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How to Make Saag Paneer
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How to Make Saag Paneer

15 ingredients 15 min + 45 min 4 servings openrecipes
How to Make Saag Paneer

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

274
Calories
5g
Protein
20g
Fat
21g
Carbs

Counts 11 of 14 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Cream 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy 51
Onion 1 medium (110g) 44
Tomato 1 medium (123g) 22
Turmeric 1 tsp ground (3g) 9
Cumin 1 tsp ground (2.1g) 8
Chili 1 tsp (2.7g) 8
Spinach 1 cup raw (30g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Ginger 1 tsp grated fresh (2g) 2
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Fenugreek not in our table 0
Paneer not in our table 0
Seed not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1/2 pound paneer, cubed
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tomato, diced
  • 2 teaspoons garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • salt to taste

Directions

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