Saag Paneer (Spiced Spinach with Cheese)

• 250g mustard greens (sarson), chopped
• 250g spinach, chopped
• 250g paneer, cubed
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 inch ginger, grated
• 2 green chilies
• 1 tbsp cornmeal (makki ka atta)
• 2 tbsp butter or ghee
• 1/2 tsp garam masala

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather and prepare all ingredients as specified in the ingredient list.

2. 2

   Wash mustard greens and spinach thoroughly.

3. 3

   Boil them in water with green chilies until soft.

4. 4

   Drain and blend into a coarse paste.

5. 5

   Heat butter/ghee in a pan.

6. 6

   Sauté ginger and garlic until golden.

7. 7

   Add the green paste.

8. 8

   Stir in the cornmeal (mixed with a little water) to thicken and add flavor.

9. 9

   Simmer for 15-20 minutes.

10. 10

    Add salt and garam masala.

11. 11

    Gently stir in the paneer cubes and cook for 2-3 more minutes.

12. 12

    Serve hot, traditionally with makki di roti (corn flatbread) or naan.