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Saag (Palak) Paneer

Saag Paneer is a vibrant North Indian dish that pairs tender paneer with a creamy spinach gravy, bursting with garlic, ginger, and warm spices. Nutritious and flavorful, this vegetarian favorite is perfect with naan or rice for a comforting, wholesome meal.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound paneer cubed
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 tablespoon garlic minced or crushed
  • 1 tablespoon ginger minced or grated
  • 2 Thai green chilis chopped
  • 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon haldi turmeric
  • 2 pounds spinach fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil

Instructions

  • Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee (or oil) in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the paneer pieces and fry, stirring often to ensure the paneer browns evenly. Once the paneer is golden, remove it from the pan, draining the excess fat. You can also air fry your paneer pieces at 400°F for 10 minutes, flipping halfway through. I recommend this method if you are using fresh paneer.
    4 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil, 1 pound paneer
  • Add the additional 2 tablespoons of ghee (or oil) to the pan. Add the chopped onion and 1 teaspoon of salt and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, chillies, and spices and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
    1 medium onion, 1 tablespoon garlic, 1 tablespoon ginger, 2 Thai green chilis, 1 ½ teaspoons cumin seeds, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, Salt, 4 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil, ½ teaspoon haldi
  • Add the spinach to the pan (you may need to do this in batches) and stir to combine.
    2 pounds spinach
  • Once all the spinach is wilted, turn off the heat. Add the mixture to a blender and blend until smooth.
  • Return the mixture to the pan, add the paneer, and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if necessary (we usually add another 2 teaspoons of salt at this point).
  • Simmer the mixture for 2-3 minutes then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the heavy cream. Serve over rice, with naan, paratha, or roti and enjoy!
    2 tablespoons heavy cream
Nutrition Facts
Saag (Palak) Paneer
Amount per Serving
Calories
470.25
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
37.25
g
57
%
Saturated Fat
 
15.75
g
98
%
Cholesterol
 
10
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
10.75
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4.5
g
19
%
Sugar
 
1.25
g
1
%
Protein
 
19.5
g
39
%
Vitamin A
 
3013500
IU
60270
%
Vitamin C
 
30
mg
36
%
Calcium
 
550
mg
55
%
Iron
 
2.5
mg
14
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.