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Indian cheese in a spiced spinach sauce — India.
Equipment: Large frying pan
Measures and names
Ingredients
- 400 g paneer, cubed
- 400 g spinach, wilted and chopped
- 1 onion, 3 garlic cloves
- thumb of ginger
- 2 tbsp garam masala
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 100 ml double cream (heavy cream)
- 2 tbsp oil
- Cauliflower rice, to serve
Method
- Fry the paneer in 1 tablespoon of oil until golden on all sides. Set aside.
- Cook the onion in the remaining oil for 5 minutes, then add the garlic, ginger, garam masala and turmeric for 1 minute.
- Stir in the wilted chopped spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Blend roughly for a smoother saag if you prefer.
- Add the cream and simmer gently for 5 minutes. Season with salt.
- Return the paneer to warm through, and serve over cauliflower rice.
Swaps and tips
Frozen spinach is cheap and works perfectly — defrost and squeeze dry. Blend the sauce for a smoother finish.
Nutrition estimated, per serving
| Protein | Carbs | Fibre | Fat | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 g | 7 g | 2 g | 43 g | 499 kcal |
Values are estimates based on typical UK food composition data and will vary with brands and portion sizes.
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