Saag Paneer

Name: Saag Paneer
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1. 1 bag of frozen spinach, thawed; 2. 2-3 oz paneer cheese, cubed; 3. 1 onion, diced (red or yellow); 4. 2-3 cloves garlic, minced; 5. 1 tsp ginger, minced; 6. ¼ cup ground cashews; 7. 1 bunch cilantro, chopped; 8. 2-3 serrano chilies, finely chopped with seeds; 9. Salt and pepper to taste; 10. 1 tbsp garam masala; 11. 1 tsp turmeric; 12. 1 tsp paprika; 13. 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 14. 1 tsp coriander; 15. 1 tsp cumin (ground or seed); 16. 1 tsp cardamom; 17. 1 tsp fenugreek seed; 18. ½ cup cream (optional); 3 tbsp desi ghee

6 steps

Prep:10minCook:15min

Quick, ready in thirty minutes, and loaded with vegetables. What's not to like? Even the vegetables

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 11:31:35 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories268.9 kcal (13%)

Total Fat18.4 g (26%)

Carbs18.6 g (7%)

Sugars8.8 g (10%)

Protein9.6 g (19%)

Sodium304.8 mg (15%)

Fiber4.8 g (17%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Instructions

Step 1

1. Heat a skillet over medium high heat and add a tablespoon of ghee. Add your cubed paneer and grill until both sides are lightly browned.

Step 2

2. Heat large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat and melt another three tablespoons ghee. After about a minute, add your serrano, onion, garlic, and ginger, and stir until the onions have sweat through, about five minutes.

Step 3

3. Add all your spices and keep stirring till fragrant.

Step 4

4. Then add cilantro and spinach and cook until everything is combined, another three to five minutes.

Step 5

5. Transfer everything to a food processor and pulse until completely smooth, and transfer back to skillet and add cream and stir over medium low heat or simmer.

Step 6

6. Top off with paneer and serve with basmati rice.