How to Make Saag Paneer

Saag Paneer is a popular mild vegetarian dish made of Indian cheese and spinach, simmered gently in spices. It is a delicious addition to any Indian dinner and doesn't take long to make.

Edit Ingredients

Servings: 4

• 10 oz chopped spinach (or frozen leaf spinach, thaw first and chop)


• 1 1/4 cup water


• 3/4 cup Masala


• 1 cup paneer, cubed and fried


• 1/2 tsp salt


• 1/4 tsp garam masala

Edit Steps

1. Blend the water and the spinach together in a blender.


2. Heat the spinach, precooked masala, paneer, and salt together in a saucepan. Cover it and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to medium low and cook for an additional 10 minutes.


3. Add the garam masala and stir a few times. Serve warm.


4. It's now ready to serve. Serve with rice or dhal and a curry.
   
   
   
   • If used as a vegetarian meal, serve more of it, with rice.
   
   
   
   

Edit Things You'll Need

• Large saucepan


• Blender


• Wooden or metal spoon for stirring

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