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    Home » Gravy » Saag Paneer

    Saag Paneer

    Posted on February 28, 2016 · Last Updated on February 2, 2021 · By Srividhya G · 24 Comments

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    Saag Paneer – A popular Punjabi side for Makki ki Roti prepared with Mustard Greens, Cabbage, and regular spinach and paneer but without any dry masalas.

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    Saag Paneer is a popular Punjabi recipe that is usually prepared during winter as the saag or mustard greens are widely available during that time. I combined mustard greens, regular spinach, and cabbage and cooked this gravy. Last week when I found these greens in the local farmers market, I was elated and got a bunch right away.

    I got this saag paneer recipe from my friend P who in turn got it from her nanny. I tasted saag paneer for the first time at her place and it was so yum. When she gave me the recipe I was surprised to notice that this recipe doesn’t use any dry masalas. The mustard greens are slightly pungent but when it is combined with cabbage and spinach it gets balanced and the taste is unique.

    I followed my friend’s recipe and didn’t use any dry masalas. It’s a simple recipe. Pressure cook the greens and veggies, puree them and simmer them. Add paneer and that’s it. You are done.

    You can also check my sarson ka saag recipe which is very similar but without paneer.

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    Here is what I did,

    Ingredients for saag paneer

    • Mustard Greens – 1 bunch

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    • Spinach – 2 cups
    • Chopped cabbage – 2 cups
    • Water -5 cups
    • Finely Chopped onion – ½ cup
    • Salt – 2 tsps
    • Garlic cloves -2
    • Ginger – 1-inch piece
    • Green Chilies– 2
    • Oil – 2 tsps
    • Cornmeal (yellow or white) – 2 tbsps
    • Cumin Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Hing – ½ tsp

    How to make saag paneeer

    • Finely chop the cabbage, spinach, and mustard greens.

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    • Add finely chopped green chilies, garlic, and ginger to the finely chopped greens and cabbage.
    • Add enough water and pressure cook them for a minimum of 6 to 8 whistles. (I know it’s a lot, but it is required for this saag and that’s why we need more water)
    • Once the pressure is down, drain the water (this is a flavorful broth, you can use it for any soup). And let it cool down.
    • Blend this mixture into a coarse puree.
    • Heat the kadai and add oil. Once the oil is hot you can add the cumin seeds.
    • As they start to splutter add the finely chopped onion.

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    • Once they turn translucent, add the puree and mix well.
    • Add salt and cornmeal. Let it simmer for about 7-10 minutes.

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    • Finally, add paneer. Mix well and let it simmer for couple more minutes.

    Adding Paneer

    That’s it. Saag paneer is ready. This goes well with Makki ki roti. 

    Notes:

    • I used white cornmeal (I used it for dusting pizza too) for both roti and this saag. You can use yellow meal too.
    • Along with cabbage, you can also add broccoli or cauliflower florets. The addition of these veggies is to balance the pungent nature of the mustard greens.

    Saag paneer served in a round bowl

    PS – If you try this pressure cooker saag paneer, please don’t forget to comment and rate this recipe. If you have any questions, please leave a comment, and I will get to it ASAP.  Make sure to follow me on my Pinterest for more healthy and delicious ideas! Follow me on Instagram or join my Facebook Group for more gardening and recipe updates.

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    Saag Paneer

    A popular Punjabi side for Makki ki Roti prepared with Mustard Greens, Cabbage and regular spinach and paneer but without any dry masalas.
    Prep Time15 mins
    Cook Time1 hr 15 mins
    Total Time1 hr 30 mins
    Course: Entree
    Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
    Servings: 4
    Calories: 55kcal
    Author: Srividhya G

    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch Mustard Greens
    • 2 cups Spinach
    • 2 cups Cabbage Chopped
    • 5 cups Water
    • ½ cup Onion chopped
    • 3 tsp Salt
    • 2 Garlic cloves
    • 1 inch Ginger
    • 2 Green chilies
    • 2 Oil
    • 2 tbsp Cornmeal yellow or white
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • ½ tsp Asafoetida

    Instructions

    • Finely chop the cabbage, spinach, and mustard greens.
    • Add finely chopped green chilies, garlic, and ginger to the finely chopped greens and cabbage.
    • Add enough water and pressure cook them for a minimum of 6 to 8 whistles. (I know it’s a lot, but it is required for this saag and that’s why we need more water)
    • Once the pressure is down, drain the water (this is a flavorful broth, you can use it for any soup)
    • And let it cool down. Blend this mixture into a coarse puree.
    • Heat the kadai and add oil. Once the oil is hot you can add the cumin seeds.
    • As they start to splutter add the finely chopped onion.
    • Once they turn translucent, add the puree and mix well.
    • Add salt and cornmeal. Let it simmer for about 7-10 minutes.
    • Finally add paneer. Mix well and let it simmer for couple more minutes.
    • That’s it. Saag paneer is ready. This goes well with Makki ki roti.

    Notes

    • I used white cornmeal (I used it for dusting pizza) for both roti and this saag. You can use yellow meal too.
    • Along with cabbage, you can also add broccoli or cauliflower florets. The addition of these veggies is to balance the pungent nature of the mustard greens.
    • Adjust the salt and green chilies as per your preference.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 55kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1854mg | Potassium: 206mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1456IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg

    I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.

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    Comments

    1. kavitaparvathi says

      March 04, 2016 at 7:05 am

      Yummy looking one Vidhya. The other day my son was asking for this dish. Now that i have the recipe shall try soon..

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        March 04, 2016 at 7:57 am

        Wow great. :-) Please do try and let me know how you liked it. Thanks

        Reply
    2. kushigalu says

      March 02, 2016 at 6:00 pm

      Healthy, creamy and delicious!

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        March 03, 2016 at 9:00 am

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    3. Mullai Madavan says

      March 01, 2016 at 11:52 am

      Mustard greens is one leafy vegetable no one wants at home, now i can sneak in with spinach to make this beautiful saag, good one Vidhya!

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        March 02, 2016 at 8:39 am

        Thanks a lot Mullai. With spinach and cabbage the pungent tasteis comparatively less.

        Reply
    4. Chitra Jagadish says

      March 01, 2016 at 3:50 am

      love this… Looks delicious Sri… :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        March 01, 2016 at 9:23 am

        Thanks a lot Chitra.

        Reply
    5. Bharani says

      February 29, 2016 at 6:21 pm

      Love this… My recipe is slightly different… May be should try this recipe next time

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 6:46 pm

        Thanks Bharani.. Post your version too. Would love to see yours. :-)

        Reply
    6. Traditionally Modern Food says

      February 29, 2016 at 3:46 pm

      Flavorful tasty side da.. Looks yum

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 6:48 pm

        Thanks vidya

        Reply
    7. padma veeranki says

      February 29, 2016 at 12:25 pm

      Very healthy and delicious..loved it:)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 1:21 pm

        Thanks a lot Padma.

        Reply
    8. Bikramjit says

      February 29, 2016 at 3:18 am

      Now that is VERY healthy and Yummylisciousssssssssssssssss

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 8:59 am

        ha ha ha.. thanks :-) So you like saag?

        Reply
    9. MyCulinarySaga says

      February 28, 2016 at 11:30 pm

      Yum! i love it

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 9:02 am

        Thanks :-)

        Reply
    10. bhumi says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:43 pm

      loved the way you cook…

      www.cookingwithbhumi.wordpress.com

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 9:03 am

        Thanks Bhumi and Welcome here.

        Reply
    11. Freda @ Aromatic essence says

      February 28, 2016 at 9:11 pm

      flavorful without the dry masalas, I rarely add any dry masalas in palak paneer too ! Looks great :)

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 29, 2016 at 9:03 am

        Thanks yeah agreed about dry masalas. For PP, I just add the kitchen king masala a bit. ;-)

        Reply
    12. leggypeggy says

      February 28, 2016 at 6:12 pm

      I love saag paneer. Thanks for the recipe.

      Reply
      • Vidhya@VVK says

        February 28, 2016 at 7:23 pm

        Thanks and you are most welcome. :-)

        Reply

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