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Saag Paneer

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Saag Paneer is one of my favorite Indian side dishes.  It's a spinach based curry, similar to creamed spinach, but with a powerful punch of Indian spices. It also includes chunks of lightly browned paneer cheese, which is a fresh curd cheese that is firm like tofu.  Many vegetarians enjoy this dish, but it's equally good served as a side dish to an Indian meal.
Try some of my other Indian dishes! Chicken Tikka Masala, Pork Vindaloo, Coconut Ginger Jasmine Rice, and Garlic Naan.
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Saag Paneer

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Servings: 4 servings
Author: Jennifer Locklin

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Paneer Cheese cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 4 large bunches fresh spinach washed thoroughly and finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1 piece ginger peeled
  • 1 serrano pepper stemmed and chopped
  • ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • Salt to taste
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Instructions

  • In a large nonstick skillet, heat ghee or butter over medium heat. Add cheese and lightly brown on both sides , about 5 minutes; transfer with a spatula to a plate and set aside.
  • In a food processor or blender, place ¼ cup water, ginger, garlic, and Serrano pepper. Puree until a smooth paste forms. Heat skillet over medium heat and add ghee. Add paste and cook, stirring constantly for about 30 seconds. Add spinach and season with salt to taste. Cook, stirring often, until spinach is thoroughly wilted and soft. Stir in garam masala, red pepper flakes, and cream.
  • Add fried cheese to the spinach mixture, cover, and continue cooking until cream thickens, about 15 minutes. Serve warm.

*Nutrition information is automatically calculated based on ingredient data and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient options are provided, the first listed is used for calculation. Optional ingredients and garnishes are not included in the nutrition analysis.

Filed Under: Side Dish, Vegetables

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I’m Jennifer Locklin, author and owner of Jennifer Cooks. I am a trained chef and passionate about good food, cooking for family and friends, and creating recipes that form lasting memories from one generation to the next. I hope you find inspiration for cooking and creating here!

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