Description
Saag paneer is an Indian dish of leafy greens and fried cheese simmered in savory spices. It's creamed spinach with a big personality. This easy, keto, vegetarian dish is ready in 30 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons ghee
- 16 ounces Indian paneer cheese, cut into 1/2 inch cubes, blot dry with paper towel
- 3 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 green chili pepper, seeded and chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound fresh spinach, (about 10-12 cups of leaves), washed and chopped
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat ghee over medium-high heat and sauté paneer cheese for 1 minute on each side until lightly browned all over. Transfer cheese to a plate.
- Add garlic, ginger, and chili pepper and sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add garam masala, turmeric and salt. Stir for 1-2 minutes until spices get toasty and aromatic.
- Fold spinach into spices until spinach wilts.
- Fold in cream.
- Return cheese to pan and fold into spinach mixture.
- Simmer over low heat for 3 minutes.
Notes
If you can't find paneer, then Greek halloumi cheese is the closest substitute.
If you use heartier greens such as mustard greens, collard greens and turnip tops, then let them simmer for 20 minutes or longer.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Saute
- Cuisine: Indian