The recipe Saag Paneer

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Saag Paneer recipe is a Indian Lunch meal that takes 30 minutes to make. If you enjoy Indian for Lunch, you will like Saag Paneer!

Saag Paneer

Saag Paneer Recipe
Saag Paneer

What Course Is Saag Paneer?

Saag Paneer is for Lunch.


How Long Does Saag Paneer Recipe Take To Prepare?

Saag Paneer takes several minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Saag Paneer Recipe Take To Cook?

Saag Paneer takes 30 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Saag Paneer Recipe Make?

Saag Paneer makes 6 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Saag Paneer Recipe?

The ingredients for Saag Paneer are:

6 oz Paneer cheese
Dash of Salt
2 Tsp Turmeric
Dash of Cayenne Pepper
1 Tbsp Olive oil for frying

3 Medium Yellow Onions
2 Tbsp Garlic and Ginger paste (~one 2" thumb of ginger and 8 cloves of garlic grated)
2 Tbsp Olive oil for caramelizing
2 Tsp Ground Coriander seeds (Dhania Powder)
2 Tsp Red Chili Powder
2 Tsp Cumin Powder
1 Tbsp Garam Masala

10oz package of frozen chopped spinach
8 oz fresh baby spinach
5 oz fresh baby kale



How Do I Make Saag Paneer?

Here is how you make Saag Paneer:

In a bowl, mix 1 Tbsp Olive Oil, Salt, Turmeric, and Cayenne pepper. Cut Paneer into cubes and add to bowl and coat with mixture. Empty contents into a hot pan and fry until lightly golden brown.As the Cheese is frying, finely chop the onions and put your fresh greens into a covered pot on low.Remove cheese from the pan and add more olive oil. Add in the chopped onions and cook down until translucent and sweet. Puree the thawed frozen spinach. After the fresh greens are cooked, let them cool before you finely chop them or put them in the food processor. (I like a little variety in the texture of this dish so I puree the frozen spinach and chop my freshly cooked greens,)After the onions have finished cooking, add Garlic and Ginger paste, Garam Masala as well as the Dhania, Chili, and Cumin Powders. Cook the spices together until aromatic.Add the greens and simmer for a few more minutes before serving.Serving Size: makes 6 1.25cup servingsNumber of Servings: 6Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user RAIMYFOUTCH.


What's The Nutritional Info For Saag Paneer?

The nutritional information for Saag Paneer is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 6
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 155.8
  • Total Fat: 8.5 g
  • Cholesterol: 2.9 mg
  • Sodium: 462.6 mg
  • Total Carbs: 14.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.6 g
  • Protein: 7.9 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Saag Paneer?

Saag Paneer is Indian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Saag Paneer Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Saag Paneer is Vegetarian


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