Jul 14 2026
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Saag Paneer Recipe

Inspired by Mother India
Time30m
Serves4

A mound of lightly seasoned spinach in a steaming blend of light cream, our own cottage cheese, & Indian spices.

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Ingredients

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Spinach Mixture

Paneer

Method

Prepare Spinach

  1. 1

    Blanch Spinach

    In a large pot of boiling water, add the fresh spinach and blanch for about 2-3 minutes until wilted. Drain and immediately transfer to ice water to stop cooking.

  2. 2

    Blend Spinach

    Once cooled, drain the spinach again and blend it into a smooth paste. Set aside.

Cook the Mixture

  1. 3

    Sauté Onions

    In a large pan, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter. Then, add the finely chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.

  2. 4

    Add Garlic and Ginger

    Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and chopped green chili. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 5

    Add Spinach and Spices

    Add the blended spinach paste to the pan. Stir in the turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and let it cook for about 5-6 minutes.

Add Paneer

  1. 6

    Incorporate Paneer

    Add the cubed paneer to the spinach mixture. Gently fold in to combine without breaking the paneer.

  2. 7

    Add Cream

    Pour in the heavy cream and stir gently to combine. Let it simmer for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Serve

  1. 8

    Plating

    Serve hot with naan or rice. Garnish with a drizzle of cream if desired.

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