Saag Paneer

• 500g spinach

• 300g paneer, cut in cubes.

• ½ onion, finely chopped

• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped

• A thumb size piece of finely chopped ginger

• 1 green chilli, finely chopped

• A handful of coriander, finely chopped

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

The Spices

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 2 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• ½ tsp chilli powder (or Paprika)

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

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Add one tablespoon of oil into a saucepan over medium heat. Add the paneer cubes and cook for 2-4 minutes until golden brown. Set aside.

Using a saucepan on medium heat, add the chopped onions and cook for 4-5 minutes until soft and translucent, add the ginger and garlic next and cook for 2 more minutes. Add the spices starting with the whole cumin seeds, let it cook for an extra couple of minutes until the spices start releasing their aromas.

Add the spinach a little bit at a time and cook for 3-4 minutes until the spinach has reduced its size to less than half, season with salt, add the chilli and coriander and continue to cook for an extra 4 minutes to integrate all the flavours. Finally add the paneer cubes, mix everything together and serve.