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Saag Paneer

Creamy spiced spinach with golden-fried paneer cubes. A vegetarian classic rich with ghee and warm spices.

420 cal / serving 12g net carbs 22g protein 32g fat Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min 2 servings

Ingredients

Dairy & Eggs
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 0.25 cup Heavy cream
  • 8 oz Paneer
Produce
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger
  • 10 oz Fresh spinach
  • 4 cloves Garlic cloves
  • 1 whole Onion
  • 1 whole Tomato
Spices & Herbs
  • 0.5 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp Garam masala
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander
  • 0.5 tsp Ground turmeric

Instructions

1. Fry paneer cubes in ghee over medium-high until golden on all sides. Set aside.
2. In same pan, add cumin seeds. When they pop, add onion and cook until golden, 8 min.
3. Add garlic and ginger; cook 1 min. Add tomato, turmeric, coriander, chili. Cook 5 min.
4. Add spinach in batches, wilting each addition. Blend to a rough purée.
5. Return to heat. Stir in cream and paneer; simmer 5 min.
6. Finish with garam masala and fresh ginger. Serve with extra cream drizzled over.
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