Description
Delight in the vibrant flavors of this Delightful Deliciously Creamy Saag Paneer, a dish that brings together tender paneer and fresh spinach in a luscious sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this recipe is simple to prepare and fills your kitchen with an inviting aroma. With a handful of ingredients and minimal prep time, you can savor the comforting warmth of this Indian classic every week. Serve it with naan or rice for a wholesome meal that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup firm paneer, cubed
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 cup coconut milk or heavy cream
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 tbsp cooking oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2 minutes, then transfer to an ice bath to maintain color.
- In a pan over medium heat, heat oil and sauté cumin seeds for 30 seconds. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; cook until golden brown (about 5 minutes).
- Drain spinach and blend with sautéed mixture until smooth.
- Return to pan, stir in turmeric and coriander powder; cook for 7 minutes.
- Fold in paneer cubes and coconut milk or cream; simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 54mg