Saag Paneer
Indian Recipes

Saag Paneer

Classic
serves 4

Saag paneer is all about tender paneer folded through a silky spinach gravy scented with cumin, coriander and garam masala.

Serve it with basmati rice or warm flatbreads for a proper weeknight-free Indian supper that still feels special.

Curry
15 mins prep25 mins cook40 mins total

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a large frying pan, add the paneer and fry until lightly golden on two sides, then set aside.

  2. Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 1 minute, drain, refresh under cold water, then blend to a smooth purée.

  3. Heat the remaining ghee in the same pan and cook the onion for 6 to 8 minutes until soft and lightly coloured.

  4. Stir in the garlic, ginger and green chilli, then cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

  5. Add cumin, coriander and garam masala, stirring for 30 seconds to toast the spices.

  6. Pour in the spinach purée and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring often.

  7. Fold in the cream and fried paneer, then cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the paneer is hot through.

  8. Season with salt and serve hot with rice or naan.

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