Saag Paneer Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cspinach/ palak
- 1 cfenugreek/ methi
- 1 cradish greens/ mooli ke patte
- ½ cfresh coriander/ dhaniya
- 2green chillies
- 4 tbspmustard oil
- 400 gpaneer
cut into cubes
- 3cloves
- 3black peppercorns
- 2black cardamom
- 1 inchcinnamon stick
- ½ conion
thinly sliced
- 4 tbsptomato puree
- ¼ cyogurt
- 2 tspcoriander powder
- ½ tspturmeric powder
- 1 tspkashmiri red chilli powder
- ½ tsproasted cumin powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tbspghee
- 1 tbsplemon juice
- ½ tspgaram masala powder
Directions
To make a paste
- 1
Clean and wash the greens thoroughly under running water.
- 2
Heat water in a large pot.
- 3
When the water comes to a boil, add 2 tbsp of salt and 1 tsp sugar to it.
- 4
Add the washed greens and cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Remove from heat.
- 6
Drain the water and run the greens under cold water.
- 7
Drain nicely.
- 8
Blend the greens in a blender to make a coarse paste.
- 9
Keep aside.
For the gravy
- 1
Heat mustard oil in a pan.
- 2
Add paneer cubes on the pan and fry them until they are slightly browned.
- 3
Remove and keep aside.
- 4
In the same oil, add cloves, black peppercorn, black cardamom and cinnamon and fry for 20 seconds.
- 5
Add sliced onion and fry till golden brown.
- 6
Add tomato puree and yogurt and cook for another minute.
- 7
Now add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, roasted cumin powder and salt to taste.
- 8
Add little water and fry for 2-3 minutes.
- 9
Add the pureed greens and cook for 30-40 seconds.
- 10
Drizzle ghee on top and cook for another minute.
- 11
Add lemon juice, garam masala powder and fried paneer cubes and mix well.
- 12
Garnish with golden fried onions.
- 13
Serve hot with rice or phulka.
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About this Recipe
Craving the comforting, deeply flavored Indian curry that warms your soul? This Saag Paneer recipe delivers that authentic taste right to your kitchen, proving that this classic dish is easier to master than you think. This delicious Indian curry marries vibrant green leafy vegetables with perfectly fried cubes of paneer, creating a truly satisfying main course.
What makes this Saag Paneer truly special is its rich blend of fresh greens—spinach, fenugreek, radish greens, and fresh coriander—combined with tender, golden paneer cubes. The careful balance of aromatic whole spices like black cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves, along with the fragrant kick of green chillies, creates a depth of flavor that's both robust and incredibly satisfying. The addition of mustard oil and ghee further elevates the dish, contributing to its authentic and rich character.
Prepare for a rich, earthy curry with tender, golden-brown paneer cubes nestled in a luscious, spiced green sauce. The blend of greens offers a slight bitterness perfectly balanced by the sweet warmth of ground spices and the subtle tang of tomato puree and yogurt. Each bite brings a symphony of textures, from the creamy sauce to the soft paneer, leaving a lingering warmth from the green chillies and garam masala. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and a cook time of 30 minutes, this main course is designed to be deeply satisfying and surprisingly straightforward to prepare.
While spinach, fenugreek, and radish greens are traditional, you can adjust the ratios based on availability or preference; just ensure you have a good mix of leafy greens. For a less spicy curry, you can reduce the number of green chillies from two to one, or for more heat, include a third. Don't have mustard oil? While it adds a unique flavor, you can substitute it with a neutral cooking oil for a slightly different, but still delicious, result.
This delightful Saag Paneer is a perfect main course, ideal for family dinners or a comforting weekend meal. Serve it hot alongside warm Indian breads like fluffy Naan or flaky Paratha to soak up every last bit of the rich, flavorful sauce.