30min 2 ppl
Saag Paneer
45 minutes
2 people
Medium
45 min · 11 steps
Medium: 31–60 min or 7–12 steps
420 kcalper person
Protein 24g
Carbs 12g
Fats 32g
About this dish
Golden fried paneer nestled in a silky, intensely green spinach sauce spiced with cumin, garlic, and ginger — one of the most beloved Indian dishes, where the lightly spiced saag lets the freshness of the spinach shine through.
Allergy Info
Dairy
Diet Info
Vegetarian
Ingredients
Fresh Produce
- Fresh Spinachor 250g frozen, defrosted and squeezed dry400 g
- Onionlarge, finely diced0.5
- Garlic Clovesminced2
- Fresh Gingerfinely grated10 g
- Green Chilliesfinely sliced1
Dairy & Eggs
- Paneercut into 2cm cubes200 g
- Ghee or Vegetable Oil1.5 tbsp
- Full-Fat Plain Yogurtwhisked75 g
- Creamoptional, to finish0.5 tbsp
Spices & Seasonings
- Cumin Seeds0.5 tsp
- Ground Coriander0.5 tsp
- Ground Cumin0.25 tsp
- Ground Turmeric0.25 tsp
- Garam Masala0.25 tsp
- Saltto taste
Utensils
- large heavy pan
- large non-stick frying pan
- blender
- colander
- whisk
- wooden spoon
- chef's knife
- cutting board
- grater
Method
1
Cut the paneer into 2cm cubes. Finely dice the onion, mince the garlic, grate the ginger, and finely slice the green chillies. Whisk the yogurt until smooth.
Approx. 10 minutes
2
If using fresh spinach, blanch in boiling water for 2 minutes, drain, cool under cold water, and squeeze out excess water. Blend to a smooth purée. Set aside.
Approx. 5 minutes
3
Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large non-stick frying pan over high heat. Fry the paneer cubes for 3–4 minutes until golden on most sides. Transfer to a plate.
Approx. 4 minutes
4
Heat the remaining 0.5 tbsp ghee in a large heavy pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and sizzle for 30 seconds.
Approx. 1 minutes
5
Add the onion and cook for 10 minutes until golden.
Approx. 10 minutes
6
Add the garlic, ginger, and green chillies. Cook for 2 minutes.
Approx. 2 minutes
7
Add the ground coriander, ground cumin, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute.
Approx. 1 minutes
8
Stir in the spinach purée. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
Approx. 5 minutes
9
Reduce heat to low. Add the whisked yogurt one spoonful at a time, stirring constantly to prevent splitting. Cook for 3 minutes.
Approx. 3 minutes
10
Add the golden paneer. Stir in the garam masala. Season with salt.
Approx. 2 minutes
11
Finish with cream if using. Serve immediately.
Approx. 1 minutes
