Saag Paneer
Ingredients
- 400g frozen spinach/fresh spinach
- 100g Paneer cut into small cubes
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 dried red chillies
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 2-3 tablespoons oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Put a pan with oil on medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add cumin seeds and dry red chillies.
- When they start to sizzle, add the defrosted spinach with all the liquid, turmeric, and salt.
- Mix everything, add a little water, and cover the pan. Let it cook over low heat until the spinach is perfectly cooked and there is no water left.
- Add the grated ginger and mix.
- Put a separate pan with a little oil on high heat. Add Paneer cubes with a pinch of turmeric and toss them for a few seconds. Add them to the cooked spinach and mix.
- Serve with basmati rice or chapati.
Notes
Tips and Tricks:
- While frying Paneer, it has to be for just a few seconds; otherwise, it gets hard and rubbery.
- You can sprinkle Garam Masala on top before serving.
- You can serve this dish as a first course or as a garnish