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.
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