Saag Paneer

Indian · Dinner

Saag Paneer

40 minEasyServes 4$3.80/serve

Creamy spiced spinach with golden fried paneer cubes and a swirl of cream.

Tukka enjoying Indian food

Nutrition per serving

420

Calories

18g

Protein

14g

Carbs

32g

Fat

Estimated cost $3.80 per serving · $15.20 total

Ingredients

  • 400g paneer, cubed
  • 500g baby spinach
  • 1 brown onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2cm ginger, grated
  • 2 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • 200ml thickened cream
  • 2 tbsp neutral oil
  • Naan or rice, to serve

Contains: Dairy

Method

  1. 1

    Fry the paneer cubes in oil until golden on all sides, then remove.

  2. 2

    In the same pan, soften the onion, garlic and ginger.

  3. 3

    Add the spices and cook 1 minute until fragrant.

  4. 4

    Wilt the spinach in the pan, then transfer to a blender and blitz until smooth.

  5. 5

    Return the spinach to the pan with the cream and paneer, simmer 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Serve with naan or rice.