Homemade Saag Paneer (Healthy Indian Spinach & Cottage Cheese Curry) – Quick Frozen Dinner Upgrade

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Recipe Details Before you light the stove… ⏱️ 10 min Prep Time 🔥 20 min Cook Time 🍽️ 2 Servings MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg) Fast Food Craving

What you'll need Fresh from the market 300 gram 300g fresh spinach leaves, washed and roughly chopped 150 gram 150g paneer (Indian cottage cheese), cut into 1‑cm cubes 1 1 medium onion (≈80g), finely chopped 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp cold‑pressed mustard oil (or 2 tbsp refined sunflower oil for authenticity) 2 tablespoon 2 tbsp low‑fat Greek yogurt (instead of milk cream) 1 tablespoon 1 tbsp unsalted butter (optional, for richness) 1 teaspoon 1 tsp freshly grated ginger 1 teaspoon 1 tsp minced garlic +9 more in the full recipe ↗

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01 Step Preparation If using a frozen Haldiram pack, place it in a bowl and let it thaw at room temperature for 15‑20 minutes; this prevents sudden temperature shock when it hits the hot pan.

02 Step Preparation Rinse the fresh spinach under cool running water until the water runs clear, then pat dry with a clean kitchen towel; this removes grit and reduces bitterness.

03 Step Preparation Roughly chop the spinach leaves; larger pieces retain texture after cooking and release chlorophyll faster.

04 Step Preparation Cut the paneer into uniform 1‑cm cubes; even size ensures consistent heating and prevents some pieces from becoming rubbery.

05 Step Preparation Finely chop the onion, grate the ginger, mince the garlic, and slit the green chili lengthwise; preparing all aromatics before heating reduces kitchen chaos.

06 Step Preparation Measure out the whole spice mix into a small bowl; keep it ready so you can add it at the precise moment for maximum flavor.

07 Step Cooking Heat 2 tbsp mustard oil in a heavy‑bottomed pan over medium flame. When the oil begins to shimmer and a faint nutty scent appears, it is ready – do NOT let the oil smoke, as that creates harmful compo...

08 Step Cooking Add the whole spice mix (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, mace, cumin, coriander, curry leaves). Stir continuously for 30 seconds until the spices release their aroma; this step builds the flavor b...

Per Serving Nutrition Breakdown 1 cup (approximately 250g) 211.00 Calories per serving 6.34g Protein 7.75g Carbs 17.60g Fat Fiber 1.40g Sugar 0.00g

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