Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek
This classic Indian dish combines cooked spinach and fenugreek leaves with golden cubes of fried paneer in a creamy, warmly spiced sauce. Cumin, garlic, ginger, tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne give it layered flavor, while the cheese makes it hearty and filling. Serve it as a vegetarian main meal with rice or flatbread.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 89
- Metabolic
- 56
- Digestive
- 28
- Inflammatory
- 47
- Performance
- 57
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add spinach and fenugreek and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
- 3
Transfer to a food processor and blend until finely chopped, about 5 pulses.
- 4
Heat canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add paneer cubes and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer the paneer to a plate.
- 5
Heat the remaining canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds and fry until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes.
- 6
Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and stir to coat.
- 7
Stir in tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until the tomato breaks down, stirring often, about 10 minutes.
- 8
Stir in pureed spinach mixture, paneer cubes, and cream; add salt to taste.
- 9
Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Calories 495.43 kcal High 25%
- Protein 23.48 g Good Source 47%
- Carbohydrate 27.17 g 10%
- Total Fat 33.12 g High 42%
- Saturated Fat 14.85 g High 74%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 92.25 mg High 31%
- Sodium 495.09 mg High 22%
- Dietary Fiber 8.63 g Good Source 31%
- Total Sugars 9.98 g --
- Added Sugars 0.04 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 506.79 mg Good Source 39%
- Iron 4.64 mg Good Source 26%
- Potassium 985.96 mg Good Source 21%
- Vitamin A 890.79 mcg Good Source 99%
- Vitamin C 29.2 mg Good Source 32%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek is an Indian side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr, serves 4, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Fenugreek Leaves, and Fresh Ginger. Each serving provides about 495.43 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Cayenne Pepper, Fenugreek Leaves, Fresh Ginger, Garam Masala. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek?
- About 1 hr in total: 15 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 495.43 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 15 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek healthy?
- Classic Saag Paneer with Spinach and Fenugreek has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 495.43 calories and 23.48 g of protein, or 47% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 495.09 mg (22% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.85 g (74% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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