Saag Paneer

Ingredients

• •16 oz paneer, cut into cubes
• •2 lb fresh spinach
• •3 tbsp vegetable oil
• •1 medium yellow onion, diced
• •4 cloves garlic, minced
• •1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• •1 large tomato, diced
• •1 tsp ground cumin
• •1 tsp garam masala
• •1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• •1/3 cup heavy cream
• •1 tsp salt

Directions

1. 1Blanch the spinach for 1 minute, chill, squeeze dry, and blend until mostly smooth.
2. 2Brown paneer in 1 tablespoon vegetable oil and transfer to a plate.
3. 3Cook onion in remaining oil for 5 minutes, then add garlic and ginger.
4. 4Add tomato, cumin, garam masala, turmeric, and salt and cook for 5 minutes.
5. 5Stir in the spinach and simmer for 8 minutes.
6. 6Add paneer and cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
7. 7Serve hot.

💡 Squeeze the blanched spinach dry before blending so the finished sauce stays rich rather than watery.

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