Saag Paneer

Saag paneer is a popular dish in Punjabi cuisine that is made with paneer (a type of Indian cheese) and a flavorful, spicy sauce made with a blend of cooked greens such as spinach, mustard greens, and fenugreek. The paneer is typically cubed and then cooked in the sauce until it is tender and flavorful. Saag paneer is typically served with rice or roti (a type of flatbread) and is a popular vegetarian dish that is enjoyed by people all over India and beyond.

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To make saag paneer, you will need:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound paneer cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1 green chili, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened.
  4. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder (if using). Cook for another minute.
  5. Add the paneer cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is slightly golden.
  6. Add the water and spinach leaves and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the spinach is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  9. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Tips for preparation of Saag Paneer

To make saag paneer, you will need:

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound paneer cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 inch ginger, minced
  • 1 green chili, minced (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder (optional)
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste

Instructions:

  1. Heat the ghee or oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
  3. Add the onion, garlic, ginger, and green chili (if using). Cook for 3-4 minutes until the onions are softened.
  4. Add the cumin, coriander, turmeric, garam masala, and red chili powder (if using). Cook for another minute.
  5. Add the paneer cheese and cook for 2-3 minutes until it is slightly golden.
  6. Add the water and spinach leaves and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10-15 minutes until the spinach is cooked and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Add the heavy cream and stir to combine.
  9. Season with salt to taste and serve hot.

Saag Paneer serving size

A serving of saag paneer is typically around 1 cup. You can also consider serving saag paneer as part of a larger meal, alongside other dishes such as rice, naan, or vegetables.

Saag Paneer nutrition value

saag paneer is a source of protein, calcium, and other nutrients due to the paneer cheese and spinach used in the dish. However, it may also be high in fat and calories due to the use of ghee (clarified butter) and cream in the sauce.

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