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Creamy Saag Paneer Recipe
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!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
25
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Servings:
8
Calories:
265
kcal
Author:
Sommer Collier
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
US Customary
-
Metric
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.
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Nutrition
Serving:
8
ounces
|
Calories:
265
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
5
g
|
Protein:
8
g
|
Fat:
24
g
|
Saturated Fat:
17
g
|
Cholesterol:
37
mg
|
Sodium:
351
mg
|
Potassium:
404
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
0
g
|
Vitamin A:
5375
IU
|
Vitamin C:
18.6
mg
|
Calcium:
271
mg
|
Iron:
2.7
mg