Saag Paneer

Name: Saag Paneer
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 400 g paneer, cubed; 500 g spinach (fresh or frozen); 3 tbsp ghee or oil; 1 onion, diced; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 green chili, minced; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp cumin; 80 ml cream

Spiced greens with golden cheese cubes.

Total: 35 min
Active: 25 min
Serves: 4
Cuisine: indian

Servings4

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Ingredients

Steps

Fry the paneer in ghee until golden on two sides, then set aside.
Wilt the spinach in a covered pan for 3 minutes, then blend it coarsely with a splash of water.
Cook the onion until soft, add the ginger-garlic paste, chili, and spices for a minute.
Stir in the spinach and simmer 5 minutes, then add the cream and season.
Fold the paneer back in and warm through before serving with rice or naan.