Creamy Saag With Paneer Recipe
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Creamy Saag With Paneer Recipe
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Creamy Saag Paneer Recipe - A classic vegetarian Indian dish made with fresh spinach, coconut milk and paneer cheese. It's ready in just 15 minutes!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound Fresh Spinach Leaves finely chopped (a food processor works great for this)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger root
- 1 serrano chili, diced
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Salt, divided in half
- 1-2 pinches cayenne pepper
- 2 tablespoon ghee, or butter
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons coconut oil, melted or fractionated
- 12 ounces paneer, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
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Instructions
- In a small bowl, toss paneer cubes, coconut oil, turmeric, cayenne pepper and half the salt. Marinate while preparing vegetables.
- Chop, grate, and/or cut up all vegetables. If serving over rice, prepare as per instructions.
- Set a large skillet over medium heat. Toast one side of the paneer cubes, remove from the pan and set aside.
- Place the onions in the same skillet and sauté onions in ghee for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and serrano chili. Sauté 2 moreminutes.
- Stir in the spices, remaining salt, spinach, 1/2 cup of water, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the water is evaporated and spinach is tender.
- Stir in coconut milk and lemon juice. Finally return the paneer to the pan to warm.
- Serve over basmati rice or with naan. Garnish with tomatoes, green onion and serrano chilies if you like.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
8ounces
Calories
265kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
17g
(85%)
Cholesterol
37mg
(12%)
Sodium
351mg
(15%)
Potassium
404mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
5375IU
(108%)
Vitamin C
18.6mg
(21%)
Calcium
271mg
(27%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 265 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 8ounces | |
| Calories | 265kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 404mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 5375IU | 108% |
| Vitamin C | 18.6mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 271mg | 27% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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