Why We Love This Saag Paneer Recipe

There are so many reasons to love homemade saag paneer. A healthy vegetarian favorite, this creamy, spiced, spinach curry is commonly enjoyed in Indian cuisine. This creamy Saag Paneer Recipe is great as a meal or a featured component of one. If you are a spinach lover like me, you will certainly want to add Creamy Saag Paneer to your recipe files. It is a quick and easy meal served over rice or with a side of naan. Our quick and easy Saag with Paneer Recipe, like any classic dish, can vary from kitchen to kitchen. Differing greens, spices, and ingredients are part of its charm.

What is Saag Paneer?

“Saag” refers to the spiced aromatic greens, most often spinach. Paneer is a mild fresh cheese made from whole cow’s milk; it’s like Indian cottage cheese. Paneer is easy to make yourself, and can also be found in grocery stores and Asian markets. I like to marinate the paneer in coconut oil, turmeric, and salt to give it a stunning golden color and a delicious boost of flavor. Saag paneer tastes of pure comfort. It is soft in texture and loaded with flavor, with the added texture of the mild cheese! Make it spicy by adding extra chillies or more cayenne pepper!

Ingredients You Need

Spinach – fresh spinach works great or your favorite leafy greens Onion Garlic and Ginger – both add aroma and flavor Serrano Chili – for a bit of spice Spices – Garam Masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, cayenne pepper and salt Ghee – substitute with butter Lemon Coconut Milk – canned coconut cream Coconut Oil Paneer – buy it at the store or make it at home

How to Make Saag and Paneer

In a small bowl, toss paneer cubs, coconut oil, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and half the salt. Marinate while preparing the vegetables. Chop, grate, and/or cut up all vegetables. If serving over rice, prepare the rice per package instructions. Let a large frying pan over medium heat. Fry and toast one side of the paneer cubes, remove them from the pan, and set aside. Place the onions in the same skillet and sauté the onions in ghee for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, and serrano chile. Sauté for 2 more minutes. Stir in the spices, remaining salt, spinach, 1/2 cup of water, and simmer for about 5 minutes until the water is evaporated and spinach is tender. Stir in the coconut milk and lemon juice. Finally, return the paneer to the pan to warm. Serve over basmati rice or with naan. Garnish with tomatoes, green onion, and Serrano chilies if you like!

Serving Suggestions

Indian-inspired creamy saag with paneer can be served as a meal with rice or naan, or you can serve it with additional Indian-inspired dishes to have a full spread! Here are some of my personal favorites:

Basmati Rice Saffron Rice Naan Bread Low-carb Cauliflower Rice Broccoli Rice Aromatic Indian Rice Tandoori Chicken Skewers Chicken Madras Curry Instant Pot Butter Curry Chicken

Tips & Tricks

The fresher your ingredients, the better the flavor! I prefer to use fresh spinach as opposed to frozen spinach for this reason. If you are going to use frozen spinach, make sure to thaw and drain it first. Don’t use expired spices! It is also important to use fresh spices for maximum flavor. Check the expiration dates on your spices before using them! Use a food processor! To finely chop the spinach, the food processor is the most effective. If you don’t have one, you can chop the spinach by hand! Garnish your saag paneer with tomatoes, green onions, and extra serrano chili for spice!

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