Saag Paneer (Spiced Spinach with Cheese)
Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min Serves: 4 Vegetarian Gluten-Free
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Similar to Palak Paneer but often includes other greens like mustard greens or fenugreek, creating a more complex flavor profile.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.
- 2
Wash mustard greens and spinach thoroughly.
- 3
Boil them in water with green chilies until soft.
- 4
Drain and blend into a coarse paste.
- 5
Heat butter/ghee in a pan.
- 6
Sauté ginger and garlic until golden.
- 7
Add the green paste.
- 8
Stir in the cornmeal (mixed with a little water) to thicken and add flavor.
- 9
Simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- 10
Add salt and garam masala.
- 11
Gently stir in the paneer cubes and cook for 2-3 more minutes.
- 12
Serve hot, traditionally with makki di roti (corn flatbread) or naan.
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