Saag Paneer
gourmet
Preparation time
15 minutiDifficulty
FacileCooking time
20 minutiServings
4Il Saag Paneer è un piatto vegetariano iconico della cucina del Punjab, a base di spinaci cremosi e cubetti di paneer dorati. Ricco di spezie e dal sapore avvolgente, è perfetto da accompagnare con chapati, naan o riso basmati. Questa versione segue il metodo tradizionale, con l’opzione di sostituire gli spinaci con una combinazione di verdure a foglia verde come senape o bietole, per una preparazione ancora più autentica. Nel link lascio anche la ricetta per la preparazione del Paneer.
Ingredients
- Fresh spinach500 g
- Paneer200 g
- Vegetable oil2 tablespoons
- Garlic2 cloves
- White onion1 u (150 g)
- Ginger1 teaspoon
- Garam Masala1 teaspoon
- Cluster tomato1 u (200 g)
- Turmericto taste
- Corn flourto taste
- Chili pepperto taste
- Cumin seedsto taste
Procedure
0. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and blanch the spinach for 2-3 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge it into ice water to preserve its vibrant green color. Blend the spinach until smooth (you can leave it coarser if you prefer a more rustic texture).
1. Optional: Dust the paneer with cornmeal for extra crispiness. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil or ghee in a pan and fry the paneer cubes until golden brown on all sides. Drain on paper towels and set aside.
2. In the same pan, heat 1 tablespoon of butter or ghee. Add the cumin seeds and let them release their aroma. Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden. Add the garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute. Add the chopped tomato and cook until thickened. Add the turmeric, chili pepper, and garam masala and mix well.
3. Pour the creamed spinach into the pan with the spice masala. Season with salt and cook for another 5 minutes. If you want a creamier consistency, add 1 tablespoon of heavy cream or Greek yogurt and blend everything together using an immersion blender. Finally, add the golden paneer cubes and mix gently.
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Creation date Mar 24, 2025
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