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Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Indian 🇮🇳Pakistani 🇵🇰 Gluten-FreeVegetarian 🥦

Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek pairs creamy paneer with silky greens, layered with warm garam masala, cumin, and a gentle heat from cayenne. The touch of cream rounds out the spices for a lush, mellow finish. Serve it for a comforting weeknight Dinner or as part of an Indian-inspired spread with rice or naan.

  • Prep15 min
  • Cook45 min
  • Serves4
  • DifficultyMedium
Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek
  1. 1

    Assemble all ingredients.

  2. 2

    Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add spinach and fenugreek and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain thoroughly.

  3. 3

    Move the mixture to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped, about 5 times.

  4. 4

    Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the paneer cubes and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the paneer to a plate.

  5. 5

    Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; add the cumin seeds and fry until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the onion; cook and stir until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and stir to coat.

  7. 7

    Stir in the tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook, stirring often, until the tomato breaks down, about 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Stir in the pureed spinach mixture, paneer cubes, and cream; add salt to taste.

  9. 9

    Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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