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Easy Saag Paneer

Spiced chilli paneer in a deliciously creamy spinach curry.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: vegetarian
Servings: 2
Author: aveggiefeast

Ingredients

  • 1 x 200g paneer cubed
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 1 tsp hot chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger finely chopped
  • 3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp ground coriander
  • 300 g fresh spinach
  • 2 tbsp natural yogurt
  • Juice of 1/4 lemon
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Fresh parsley to serve

Instructions

  • Place the spinach in a colander. Pour over boiling water. Drain well and cool slightly. Squeeze out excess water in a tea towel. Roughly chop.
  • Make holes in the paneer and fold in the turmeric and chilli powder.
  • Add 1 tbsp oil to a frying pan over a moderate heat. Fry the paneer for 5 minutes, until golden brown and crispy on the outside. Set aside on a plate.
  • Lower the heat, add 1tbsp oil, add the ginger, garlic, cumin and coriander. Cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant and golden.
  • Add the spinach, yoghurt, salt, fried panner and lemon juice. Cook for 3-4 minutes.
  • Serve with rice, naan or both! Garnish with parsley.