India

Saag Paneer, made with supermarket ingredients

Name: Saag Paneer
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: Fresh spinach 450 g; Paneer 200 g; Yellow onion 1/2; Garlic paste 1 tsp; Ginger paste 1 tsp; Ghee 2 tbsp; Garam masala 1 tsp; Ground cumin 1/2 tsp; Heavy cream 2 tbsp; Salt 1/2 tsp

The authentic flavor in three easy steps with what any supermarket sells, in metric, for students and anyone cooking far from home (serves 2).

25 min3 to wash

3 lazy steps

1
Blanch spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, and blend until smooth.
2
Sear paneer cubes in oil until golden, then set aside.
3
Sauté onion, garlic, ginger, and spices, stir in the spinach puree and paneer, and simmer for 5 minutes with cream.

How it's eaten in India

In India, saag paneer is served hot with naan or roti and a drizzle of melted ghee.

Ingredients (serves 2)

Fresh spinach450 g
Swap: Frozen chopped spinach 300 g（No washing or blending）
Paneer200 g
Swap: Halloumi 200 g（Widely available）
Yellow onion1/2
Garlic paste1 tsp
Ginger paste1 tsp
Ghee2 tbsp
Swap: Unsalted butter 2 tbsp（Pantry staple）
Garam masala1 tsp
Ground cumin1/2 tsp
Heavy cream2 tbsp
Salt1/2 tsp

Authentic ingredients in India

Spinach450 g
Paneer200 g
Onion1
Garlic3 cloves
Ginger2.5 cm
Ghee2 tbsp
Garam masala1 tsp
Ground cumin1 tsp
Ground coriander1 tsp
Turmeric1/2 tsp
Heavy cream2 tbsp
Salt1 tsp

Optional authentic touch
Blanching the spinach with a pinch of baking soda preserves a vibrant green color.

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