Saag paneer nutrition and recipe
Saag paneer is a popular Indian dish made with paneer (a type of cheese) and a flavorful, creamy spinach sauce. Here is a basic Saag paneer nutrition and recipe:
Note: For nutrition, scroll down to the end for details.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound paneer, cut into small cubes
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 pounds fresh spinach, trimmed
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt to taste
Instructions:
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the onion, garlic, jalapeño, and ginger and cook until the onions are softened about 5 minutes.
- Add the turmeric, cumin, coriander, cayenne, and garam masala and cook for 1 minute.
- Add the spinach and cook until wilted, about 5 minutes.
- Add the cream and cook until the sauce has thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the paneer and cook until heated through about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt to taste and serve.
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As for the nutrition, here is a breakdown per serving (assumes 8 servings):
Calories: 277
Fat: 24 g
Saturated fat: 14 g
Cholesterol: 73 mg
Sodium: 105 mg
Carbohydrates: 11 g
Fiber: 3 g
Sugar: 3 g
Protein: 11 g