🇮🇳 Indian Vegetarian

Saag Paneer

Name: Saag Paneer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 150 g Paneer; 400 g Spinach; 1 tsp Cumin Seeds; 2 tbsp Ghee; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Ground Coriander; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A dry, home-style sabzi where the two vegetables are cooked to complement — soft where one is firm, green where one is gold. Ready in 35 minutes including prep.

Prep 15 min Cook 20 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Paneer150 g
Spinach400 g
Cumin Seeds1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
Ground Coriander1 tsp
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Fresh Cilantroto finish

Instructions

1
Heat the ghee and crackle the cumin seeds.
2
Add the harder vegetable first and sauté 3-4 minutes so it takes colour.
3
Add the softer greens, the powdered spices and salt; toss to coat every piece.
4
Cover and cook on a low flame 10-12 minutes, stirring once — no water needed if the lid stays on.
5
Uncover, raise the heat for a minute to dry any liquid, and finish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

No water, covered pan — the vegetables steam in their own juices and taste of themselves.

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Watch how it's made

Video: How to Make Traditional Indian Saag Paneer | Saag Paneer Recipe | Allrecipes.com · on YouTube