Authentic Saag Paneer Recipe

Prep Time::15 mins

Cook Time::45 mins

Total Time:: 1 hr

Servings::4

Ingredients

2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped

1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped

3 tablespoons canola oil, divided

½ pound paneer, cubed

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 onion, thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 tomato, diced

2 teaspoons garam masala

½ teaspoon ground turmeric

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

½ cup heavy whipping cream

salt to taste

Directions

Gather all ingredients.

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Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add spinach and fenugreek and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain well.

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Transfer to a food processor and blend until finely chopped, about 5 pulses.

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Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add paneer cubes and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer paneer onto a plate.

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Heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds and fry until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes.

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Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and stir to coat.

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Stir in tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until tomato breaks down, stirring often, about 10 minutes.

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Stir in pureed spinach mixture, paneer cubes, and cream; add salt to taste.

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Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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Recipe Tip

You can substitute coconut milk for the cream.

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