Authentic Saag Paneer
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Cooking:
15 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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Ingredients for - Authentic Saag Paneer

1. Spinach, roughly chopped - 2 bunches
2. Fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped - 1 bunch
3. Canola oil, divided - 3 tablespoons
4. Paneer, cubed - ½ pound
5. Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
6. Onion, thinly sliced - 1
7. Garlic, minced - 3 cloves
8. Grated fresh ginger - 1 teaspoon
9. Tomato, diced - 1
10. Garam masala - 2 teaspoons
11. Ground turmeric - ½ teaspoon
12. Cayenne pepper - ½ teaspoon
13. Heavy whipping cream - ½ cup
14. Salt to taste - ½ cup

How to cook deliciously - Authentic Saag Paneer

1. Stage

Bring a large saucepan of water to a boil; add spinach and fenugreek and cook until wilted, about 3 minutes. Drain well; transfer to a food processor and blend until finely chopped, about 5 pulses.

2. Stage

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add paneer cubes and fry until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Transfer paneer onto a plate.

3. Stage

Heat remaining 2 tablespoons canola oil in the same skillet over medium heat; add cumin seeds and fry until lightly toasted and aromatic, about 3 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until softened, 4 to 5 minutes. Add garlic and ginger and stir to coat. Stir in tomato, garam masala, turmeric, and cayenne pepper; cook until tomato breaks down, stirring often, about 10 minutes.

4. Stage

Stir in pureed spinach mixture, paneer cubes, and cream; add salt to taste. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.