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Saag (Indian Spinach)

Image (borrowed from Sabrina Snyder):  Saag Paneer

Saag (Indian Spinach)

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tsp curry powder
  • 1 tbsp grated ginger
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp crushed red peppers
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tsp coarse black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped spinach, fresh or frozen
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth or water
  • 3/4 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt (or vegan alternatives)
  • 1 cup paneer cheese, cubed (or tofu for vegan version)

Instructions

  1. In 3-quart sauce pan, sauté onion in olive oil until tender.
  2. Add cilantro, ginger, curry powder, garam masala, crushed red pepper, salt & pepper, & continue to sauté until everything is well integrated.
  3. Add spinach and liquid, mix well, cover and allow to simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.
  5. Add sour cream or yogurt, mix well.
  6. Stir in paneer cheese or tofu.

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