Looking for Saag Paneer recipe

[mels]

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?

[JasmineG]

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.

[paulj]

What does she use in place of the paneer? Tofu?

[JasmineG]

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.

[paulj]

How about using the whey left over from making paneer.

paulj

[adirao]

Add it to daal for flavour.

[adirao]

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

[pamalamb]

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...

[adirao]

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.

[pamalamb]

Awesome, thanks!