Easy Saag Paneer
Tender spinach and squeaky paneer cooked with gentle spices.
Servings: 6
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 450g/1lb fresh paneer cut into cubes
- 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger grated
- 1 tbsp garlic paste or 2 cloves
- ½ tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp cumin
- ½ tsp tumeric
- 1 tomato grated
- 450g/1lb frozen spinach defrosted, chopped
- 15g/¼ cup cilantro/coriander
- Salt to taste
- 120ml/½ cup water
- 4 tbsp whipping/double cream or full fat yogurt
Instructions
- Heat the ghee or oil in a frying pan and brown the paneer over medium heat until slightly golden. Remove to a separate plate, sprinkle with garam masala and set aside till needed.
- To the same pan add the chopped onion and cook over low heat for 5 minutes until soft and slightly golden, add the ginger and garlic and stir fry for 30 seconds, then add the coriander, cumin, chilli powder and turmeric, stir until the flavours are released.
- Add the grated tomato, defrosted chopped spinach, chopped cilantro/coriander, salt and water and cook over low heat and covered for 10 minutes. Now stir in the cream and add the paneer. Cook covered for 5 minutes longer.
Nutrition
Calories: 313kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 472mg | Potassium: 376mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 9211IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 482mg | Iron: 2mg