5 from 3 votes
Saag Paneer
This flavorful vegetarian dish combines creamy paneer cheese with a fragrant mix of spinach and Indian spices. Enjoy the bold flavors and rich textures of this classic Indian recipe that will surely satisfy your cravings for something delicious and satisfying.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
304 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 250 g paneer cubed
- 200 g spinach washed and chopped
- 2 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1 onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 green chilli finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- salt
- Coriander
- 2 tbsp cream optional, double
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cubed paneer and fry until golden brown on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
- Add the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Sauté until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add the chopped green chilli and spinach to the pan. Cook until the spinach wilts down.
- Stir in the garam masala, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and red chilli powder. Cook for another 2 minutes, allowing the spices to release their aroma.
- Return the fried paneer to the pan. Mix well with the spinach mixture.
- Season with salt to taste. If using, stir in the double cream for added richness.
- Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
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Notes
- You can adjust the spice levels according to your preference by adding more or less green chilli and red chilli powder.
- For a vegan version, you can substitute paneer with tofu and omit the double cream.
- Serve saag paneer hot with naan bread or rice for a delicious meal.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
304kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
11g
(22%)
Fat
26g
(40%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
50mg
(17%)
Sodium
102mg
(4%)
Potassium
367mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
4880IU
(98%)
Vitamin C
18mg
(20%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
(1%)
Calcium
374mg
(37%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 304
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 304kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 50mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 102mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 4880IU | 98% |
| Vitamin C | 18mg | 20% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 374mg | 37% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.