Saag Paneer/Palak Paneer with Spinach, Spring Onions, and Green Garlic
I learnt this wonderful recipe for Saag Paneer/Palak Paneer with Spinach, Spring Onions, and Green Garlic from Heena Jhanglani and it is set to become a staple in my home.
Ingredients
- 1 Large Bunch Palak Approx 250 gms
- 1 Small Bunch Green Garlic, Hara Lahsun Approx 100 gms
- 2-3 Spring Onions Approx 100 gms
- 150 gms Paneer
- 2-3 Slit Green Chillies
- 1/2 tsp Haldi
- 1 tbsp Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
The Prep
- Chop Paneer into 1" cubes.
- Chop the Palak to small pieces.
- Separate the tender garlic from the chives.
- Chop the garlic. Set aside.
- Chop the green garlic chives. Set aside.
- Separate the spring onion from the greens.
- Slice the spring onion. Set aside.
- Chop the spring onion greens. Set aside.
Making the Saag Paneer | Palak Paneer
- In a kadhai, heat the oil.
- Add the sliced spring onions and garlic pieces.
- Stir-fry till aromatic.
- Add the slit green chillies, green garlic chives, and spring onion greens.
- Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
- Add turmeric and stir-fry for a few seconds.
- Add the chopped palak and stir-fry till wilted.
- Add salt. Mix well.
- Turn off the heat and let the greens cool a bit.
- Using a bit of water, grind to a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste back to the kadhai and stir-fry a bit.
- Add enough water to form a thick gravy.
- Add the chopped paneer and cook for a few minutes.
- Serve hot with rotis.