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Saag Paneer
5 from 3 votes

Saag Paneer

Love Indian food and have been wanting to try to make it at home? Then this creamy Saag Paneer is the perfect dish for you! It's an incredibly easy but super flavorful dish, and the perfect introduction to Indian cooking at home!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3 people
Calories: 351 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 7-8 oz paneer
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or canola oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 ginger 1 inch piece, peeled and minced
  • 1 -2 tablespoons water
  • 8 cups spinach approximately 8 oz, fresh
  • kosher salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup half and half
  • ½ teaspoons garam masala
  • ¼ teaspoons cayenne pepper

Instructions

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  1. Place garlic, ginger, a tablespoon or two of water in a mortar and pestle and crush into a paste (or use a small blender or a spice grinder and then mash in a bowl with some water).
  2. Heat oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add cheese and fry until golden brown for about 3 minutes and then with tongs turn to fry on other side for another 3 minutes. Using a slotted spoon (to reserve oil), transfer cheese to a plate and set aside and reserve the oil in the skillet.
  3. Add ginger-garlic paste, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30-60 seconds. Add spinach, salt to taste, and cook, stirring often, until spinach wilts, about 3-5 minutes. Reduce heat and stir in cream, garam masala, and cayenne. Continue to cook for another 2 minutes stirring in spinach.
  4. Add cheese to skillet and continue cooking, stirring constantly allowing the liquid to thicken, about 5 minutes, or until it's to the consistency you'd like.
  5. Serve with your favorite Naan and rice!

Nutrition Information

Calories 351kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 8g (3%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 20g (100%) Cholesterol 59mg (20%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 515mg (11%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 7714IU (154%) Vitamin C 24mg (27%) Calcium 446mg (45%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 351

% Daily Value*

Calories 351kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 8g 3%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 20g 100%
Cholesterol 59mg 20%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Potassium 515mg 11%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 7714IU 154%
Vitamin C 24mg 27%
Calcium 446mg 45%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.