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Medium 1 hr 33 min~337 kcal 5/10
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Saag Paneer
Spinach cooks with garam masala, ginger, and onion before golden paneer cubes are folded into the creamy North Indian dish.
Medium⏱️ 40 min📖 1 min readServes 4~380 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 25 min cook
- #High Protein
- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 40 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking25 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 450 g paneer cheese
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Ghee
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) turmeric
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Kashmiri chili
- 600 g Ispanak
- 1 pcs onion
- 3 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) fresh ginger
- 1 pcs green pepper
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Garam masala
- 1 tbsp(~15 ml) lemon juice
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) salt
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Instructions
- 1
Cut the paneer into cubes and coat with ghee, turmeric, and Kashmiri chili.
- 2
Wilt the spinach with boiling water, squeeze it dry, and roughly chop.
- 3
Fry the paneer in a pan for 8 minutes, turning until all sides are golden.
8 min08:00 - 4
Puree the onion, garlic, ginger, and green pepper in a food processor.
- 5
Cook the puree in the same pan for 10 minutes, until caramel-colored.
10 min10:00 - 6
Add the garam masala and spinach and turn for 3 minutes.
3 min03:00 - 7
Add the paneer, heat for 3 minutes, and finish with lemon juice.
3 min03:00
💡 Tip: Squeezing the spinach keeps the sauce bright without turning watery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with chapati, basmati rice, and lemon wedges.
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- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~380
kcal calories
22
g protein
12
g carbs
27
g fat
Protein 23%Carbs 13%Fat 64%
GI 17 · Low GIGL 2 · Low GL
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Saag Paneer make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Saag Paneer take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 25 minutes; 40 minutes in total.Is Saag Paneer difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Saag Paneer have?
Approximately 380 kcal per serving. Protein: 22g, carbs: 12g, fat: 27g.Which allergens does Saag Paneer contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Saag Paneer belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Saag Paneer need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.
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