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Saag paneer with cauliflower rice

Golden paneer in a bright green spinach sauce with ginger and garlic. Rich without needing cream.

  • Time35 min
  • LevelEasy
  • Costabout £1.80 a head
4 servings

Ingredients

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Method

  1. 1

    Heat half the oil in a frying pan. Fry the paneer for 5 minutes, turning, until golden on most sides. Lift out.

    5 min
  2. 2

    Wilt the spinach in a large pan with a splash of the water for 2 minutes. Tip it into a blender with the onion, garlic, ginger, chilli and the rest of the water. Blitz until fairly smooth.

  3. 3

    Heat the remaining oil in the pan. Add the cumin seeds and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.

  4. 4

    Pour in the spinach purée, add the coriander and salt and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring often.

    10 min
  5. 5

    Stir in the paneer and garam masala and warm for 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Steam or microwave the cauliflower rice for 3 minutes. Serve the saag on top.

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