Saag Paneer Recipe

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Ingredients:

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1 3/4 lbs fresh spinach (1-2 bunches of fresh, or frozen can work)
2 tbsp fenugreek leaves , dried of fresh (optional)
1 hot green chili pepper ( jalapeno)
1/4 cup onion, diced
2 tbsp grated fresh gingerroot
1 cup chopped tomato
1 1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground roasted cumin seeds
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/4 tsp cinnamon
4 -6 oz panir, cubes
1 tsp cornmeal
2 -3 tbsp vegetable oil

Directions:

Bring 1 cup water to boil in a pot big enough to hold the spinach. Add the spinach, chopped pepper, and fenugreek. Cover the pan and cook gently for 25 minutes.
In a separate pan, heat the oil, add the onions, and fry until they start to brown. Add the ginger and tomatoes, and cook at low heat for 10 minutes, until the mixture thickens a bit. Remove from heat or time this to be done once the spinach is pureed (below).
When the spinach is done, make it into a coarse puree (people disagree on how pureed it should be, use your own taste). I recommend a stick blender right in the pot you cook it in, or a masher can work as well. The amount of liquid present determines the consistency of your saag. Add the cornmeal, and cook the spinach gently for another 5 minutes.
Add the tomato mixture to he spinach. Then add the salt, cumin, cinnamon, cayenne, and cook gently for another 3-5 minutes. Add the paneer, and cook for another 5 minutes, covered.
Serve with rice.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	125.19 Kcal (524 kJ)
Calories from fat	63.93 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.1g	11%
Sodium	712.89mg	30%
Potassium	1049.81mg	22%
Total Carbs	12.44g	4%
Sugars	1.87g	7%
Dietary Fiber	5.11g	20%
Protein	6.46g	13%
Vitamin C	63.2mg	105%
Iron	6.4mg	36%
Calcium	173.5mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	55.59 Kcal (233 kJ)
Calories from fat	28.39 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.15g	11%
Sodium	316.57mg	30%
Potassium	466.18mg	22%
Total Carbs	5.53g	4%
Sugars	0.83g	7%
Dietary Fiber	2.27g	20%
Protein	2.87g	13%
Vitamin C	28.1mg	105%
Iron	2.8mg	36%
Calcium	77mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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