Saag Paneer
Saag Paneer is a beloved dish in Indian cuisine that marries nutrient-rich leafy greens with creamy paneer. Its appeal lies in its rich texture, earthy flavor, and versatility, making it a must-try for anyone who enjoys exploring global cuisines.
Ingredients
- 1 Bunch Fresh Mustard leaves
- 7 Oz Paneer
- 1 Medium size Red onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 Green chili
Spices
- ½ teaspoon Cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon Fennel seeds
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric powder
- ¼ tablespoon Cumin powder
- ¼ tablespoon Coriander powder
- ¼ tablespoon Chili powder
Instructions
- Wash the mustard greens and then roughly chop. I don't discard the stems, but if it's very hard then you can definitely discard.
- Boil the greens for 5 minutes, and then drain it. Once it's cooled down, blend it to a purée.
- Finely chop the onion, garlic and green chili.
- Dice the block of paneer into small bite size pieces and fry it until mils golden color. I fry the paneer in the pan without adding any oil. Take it off the pan.
- To the same pan, add oil and heat it. Add the cumin and fennel seeds. Let it sizzle for a few seconds.
- Scatter the chopped onion garlic and green chili and toss it around for a couple minutes to soften the onion.
- Next add all the spice powder along with salt and turmeric. Toss it around and cook for 3 minutes, or until the raw flavor of the spices are gone.
- Pour the mustard leaves purée and toss it around. Cook for a few minutes. Be careful as it may splatter.
- Add the fried paneer pieces and mix it around. Let it cook for 5 minutes for the flavor to blend it. Taste for salt and add more if needed.
- Once done, take it to a serving bowl.
- To a small pan add ghee, cumin seeds and let it sizzle. Switch off the heat and add ¼ teaspoon of chili powder. Swirl it around and add the hot ghee to the saag paneer.
- Serve saag paneer warm!
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Nutrition
Calories: 171kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 389mgPotassium: 85mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 157IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 263mgIron: 1mg