Winter Special: Saag Paneer Recipe

Saag paneer recipe is a nutritious option to have in the winter season. This paneer recipe looks green like palak paneer, but it tastes totally different. The main ingredients of saag paneer apart from paneer are spinach leaves and mustard leaves. Since sarson ka saag or mustard leaves are abundantly available during the winter season, this recipe is a winter special delight.

Saag paneer uses cream to make it all the more sumptuous and creamy. You can use the saag of your choice and make it more nutritious and tasty. Use generous amount of cream and make this paneer recipe the favourite dish of your family members.

Take a look at the recipe of saag paneer and give it a try.

Serves: 3
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

All you need

• Paneer- 200 gms
• Palak (spinach) leaves- 1 bunch
• Sarson (mustard) leaves- 1 bunch
• Onion- 1 (chopped)
• Tomato puree- 4tbsp
• Garlic- 7-8 pods (chopped)
• Salt- as per taste
• Red chilli powder- 1tsp
• Cumin powder- 1tsp
• Coriander powder- 2tsp
• Garam masala powder- 1tsp
• Kasuri methi- 1tbsp
• Cumin seeds- 1tsp
• Fresh cream- 1/2 cup
• Oil- 2tbsp

Procedure
1. Wash and chop the spinach and mustard leaves and blanch them in water for about 5 minutes till they become soft.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds. Allow it to splutter.
3. Then add the onions and fry till they turn golden brown.
4. Add the chopped garlic and paneer cubes and saute them for a minute or two.

5. Then transfer the paneer cubes to a plate.
6. Then add the blanched spinach and mustard leaves to the pan. Cook for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
7. Then add the tomato puree, cumin powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and cook for 3-4 minutes.
8. Add salt and a little water if needed. Mix well.
9. Now add the paneer cubes and mix lightly.

10. Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and sprinkle over the gravy.
11. Add garam masala and allow the paneer to cook.
12. Finally add the fresh cream and switch off the flame. Cover for 5 minutes before serving.

Saag paneer is ready to be served. Enjoy this special paneer recipe with rotis or rice.