Authentic Saag Paneer

Step 1

Boil 4 cups of water and add 1 teaspoon salt.

Step 2

Add 2 cloves garlic, 2 pieces ginger, 2 green chilies, 1 bunch chopped saag, 1 bunch chopped spinach, and blanch for 10 minutes.

Step 3

Take it to the jar and grind it into a fine paste. Keep the water aside.

Step 4

Heat 2 tablespoons ghee, add 1 teaspoon jeera, 1 tablespoon ginger, and sauté well.

Step 5

Add 1/2 cup chopped onions and sauté until light golden brown.

Step 6

Add 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 1/2 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon jeera powder, 1 teaspoon fennel powder, and mix all the masala well.

Step 7

Now add the saag paste. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes.

Step 8

Add 1 tablespoon cornmeal and mix well.

Step 9

Add saag blanched water and cook for another 5 minutes.

Step 10

Add 1 teaspoon butter and mix well.

Step 11

Add paneer cubes and mix well.

Step 12

Now add 1 teaspoon Kasuri methi, 1 teaspoon cream, and mix well. Turn off the stove.

Step 13

Serve with Naan or Roti.