Looking for Saag Paneer recipe
I have been searching for one online but it seems the amount of dairy called for varies widely. Does anyone have a tried and true recipe for saag paneer?
mels
Mar 26, 2007 07:32AM
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have a recipe that i use at home, but don't know the exact proportions...mine's a lot lighter and simpler than what you get at restaurants...if you're interested, let me know
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I'd be interested in your recipe. I asked a while ago about a recipe for channa saag, and got a disseration in return. Thanks!
http://www.chowhound.com/topics/36314...
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Oops, sorry, forgot to check back...If you're still interested:
Steam spinach lightly with ginger and slit green chillies. Either mash or puree in food processor.
Heat 1-2 tsp oil in wok/saute pan. Add cumin seeds, let them splutter. Add turmeric.
Add paneer cubes (maybe 200 gm for 2-3 big bunches of spinach?) and stir fry few minutes. Add spinach and salt and water, if needed. Add pinch garam masala in end.
This is what my mom taught me--we never use tomatoes, onions or garlic. If this is too simple for you, try some other.
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Awesome, thanks!
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I've tried a lot of different saag paneer recipes, and the one that I liked best was in Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian, which calls for absolutely no dairy. I was doubtful, but the texture and taste were both fantastic.
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What does she use in place of the paneer? Tofu?
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No, paneer is used, but there's no dairy other than that in the recipe. Many other recipes for saag paneer have buttermilk or sour cream or milk added, she doesn't.
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How about using the whey left over from making paneer.
paulj
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Add it to daal for flavour.
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