Saag Paneer

Saag Paneer is a popular North Indian dish made with spinach and paneer, a type of Indian cheese. It is rich in flavor and packed with nutrients.

This is vegetarian, gluten free, high protein and low carb recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Saag Paneer

Cooking Method: Frying, Simmering Cuisine: Indian Courses: Lunch, Main Course Recipe Keys: Gluten Free High Protein Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 500 gram Spinach
• 200 gram Paneer
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 piece Tomato
• 1 teaspoon Ginger
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 piece Green Chili
• 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1 cup Water

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pan and fry paneer until golden brown. Set aside.
2. In the same pan, add chopped onions, ginger, garlic, and green chili. Saute until onions turn translucent.
3. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft.
4. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
5. Allow the mixture to cool and then blend it into a smooth paste.
6. Heat oil in a pan and add the blended spinach mixture.
7. Add garam masala, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
8. Add water and simmer for 10 minutes.
9. Add fried paneer and cook for another 5 minutes.
10. Serve hot with rice or naan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 18g28%

Total Carbohydrate 8g3%

Sugars 3g

Protein 15g30%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.