SAAG PANEER
Saag refers to an Indian vegetable dish in which spinach or other dark greens are stewed with ginger, garlic, fresh chiles and spices until meltingly soft. As the name suggests, saag paneer includes paneer, a mild Indian cheese that is firm enough to cook without melting. The heat of the serrano chiles balances the creamy richness, but for a milder dish, remove the seeds before mincing the chiles. The fresh greens are finely chopped before cooking, to help them break down faster into a silky gravy. Thawed chopped frozen spinach can be used to save time, but make sure to drain well and squeeze out the excess liquid first. Finish the dish with a little heavy cream (or plain yogurt) to lend body and richness.
Provided by Kay Chun
Categories dinner, one pot, vegetables, main course
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a food processor, working in batches, pulse spinach until minced but not puréed. Do not pack the spinach too tightly or it won't get evenly chopped. You should have about 3 packed cups of minced spinach.
- Heat 1 tablespoon ghee over medium in a large nonstick skillet. When it shimmers, add paneer and cook, turning occasionally, until golden all over, 5 to 7 minutes. Using tongs or a fish spatula, transfer cheese to a plate, leaving as much ghee as possible in the skillet.
- Reduce heat to medium-low, add the remaining 1 tablespoon ghee and the onion, and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add ginger, garlic and chile, and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and well incorporated, 1 minute. Stir in coriander and cumin until well blended.
- Add minced spinach and 1/2 cup water, and increase the heat to medium. Season with salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until spinach is completely soft and most of the liquid is absorbed, about 8 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and paneer until well incorporated. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a serving bowl.
- Divide rice and flatbread among 4 shallow bowls or plates. Pass the saag paneer to spoon on top.
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Shohan Hosan
hosan@gmail.comI love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out delicious.
Adnan sany
adnan21@yahoo.comThis saag paneer is a great way to use up leftover spinach. It's also a very healthy and flavorful dish.
Paola Valera
valera-p42@yahoo.comI love how easy this recipe is to follow. I was able to make it in under an hour.
never Forgotten
n-forgotten@hotmail.co.ukThis is the best saag paneer I've ever had! The flavors are incredible and the texture is perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Star James
sjames@aol.comI made this saag paneer for my family and they loved it! Even my kids, who are picky eaters, ate it all up.
Cheeseman_5
cheeseman_583@yahoo.comThis saag paneer is amazing! I love the combination of spinach and paneer. The sauce is also very flavorful.
Jaime McDaniel
m-j37@hotmail.frI've tried many saag paneer recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's the perfect balance of spices and creaminess.
Pixikal
pixikal69@hotmail.comI'm not a huge fan of spinach, but I love this saag paneer. The sauce is so creamy and flavorful, it's hard to resist.
Paula Alfaro
alfaro-paula83@yahoo.comI love how this recipe uses fresh spinach. It gives the saag paneer such a vibrant color and flavor.
ADIAN WILLORY
a_willory93@gmail.comThis is my go-to recipe for saag paneer. It's simple to make and always turns out great.
Haitham Kadi
kadih@hotmail.comI've made this saag paneer many times and it's always perfect. The sauce is so flavorful and the paneer is always cooked just right.
Mijanor Rahman
mijanor_r82@hotmail.comThis recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The saag paneer is delicious and creamy.
Kill dill Lol
kill.d@yahoo.comI made this saag paneer for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky friends.
Choudhry Mubasher
mubasher.choudhry47@aol.comThis saag paneer is the best I've ever had! The spinach and paneer are so flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly creamy and spiced. I will definitely be making this again.