Sag Paneer Recipe

Name: Sag Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 10 oz paneer (Indian cheese); 1/2 tsp coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp cumin seeds; 5 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger; 1 None hot green chili pepper, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 3/4 tsp salt; 1 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes; 1/2 cup curry leaves; 7 oz baby spinach leaves, finely chopped; 1/4 cup light cream

Servings: persons

10 oz paneer (Indian cheese)
1/2 tsp coriander seeds
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
5 tbsp vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
1 tbsp chopped fresh ginger
1 None hot green chili pepper, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/2 tsp garam masala
3/4 tsp salt
1 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
1/2 cup curry leaves
7 oz baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
1/4 cup light cream

1
Cut paneer into cubes. Let stand on the cutting board for 15 mins to dry.
2
Grind seeds in a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Heat 3 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet on medium heat. Add ground seeds and cook for 30 seconds, stirring. Add onions, ginger, chili pepper and garlic and immediately turn heat to low. Cover with a lid and cook gently, stirring once or twice, for 10 mins, or until onions are translucent.
3
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 tbsp oil in a medium skillet on medium heat. Add paneer cubes and fry until golden on both sides. Transfer to a plate. Mix garam masala with 1/4 tsp salt and sprinkle over the paneer.
4
Add turmeric and cayenne pepper to onions and cook for 30 seconds. Add tomatoes and curry leaves. Cook gently for 5 mins. Stir in spinach and 1/2 tsp salt and cook until wilted. Add 1/2 cup water; bring to a gentle boil and cook for 2-3 mins.
5
Add cream and paneer; cook gently for 10 mins, adding a little more water if necessary.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 10 oz paneer (Indian cheese), 1/2 tsp coriander seeds, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 5 tbsp vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Sag Paneer falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sag Paneer

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