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Saag Paneer for One

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword indian dinner for one, palak paneer, spinach curry, vegetarian dinner for one
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 1 serving
Spiced, seared paneer in a gingery spinach sauce with garam masala, finished with yogurt.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces paneer cut into 1-inch cubes
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2½ tablespoons olive oil divided
  • ½ cup chopped onions
  • ½ tablespoon minced ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped jalapeño
  • ½ tablespoon salted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • 3 cups fresh spinach
  • ¼ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt
  • Cooked rice for serving

Directions

  • Toss the paneer with the turmeric, salt, cayenne, cinnamon, and 1½ tablespoons of the oil until well coated. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
  • Heat ½ tablespoon of the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the paneer with any leftover marinade and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on one side and 2 minutes on the other. Move it to a plate.
  • Turn the heat to medium-low and add the last ½ tablespoon of oil. Cook the onion, ginger, garlic, and jalapeño for about 8 minutes, stirring, until soft and golden.
  • Add the butter and stir in the coriander, cumin, and garam masala. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Add the spinach and water and cook for 3 minutes, stirring often.
  • Take the pan off the heat and stir in the yogurt. Put the paneer back in, cover, and warm on low for 2 minutes. Taste for salt and serve with rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 379g | Calories: 804kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 69g | Saturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 2114mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 5.9g | Sugar: 7.3g | Vitamin A: 9511IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 975mg | Iron: 5.2mg

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); paneer counted as queso blanco (closest USDA match to paneer), ½ tablespoon minced ginger counted as fresh ginger, finely chopped jalapeño counted as raw jalapeño, ½ teaspoon garam masala counted as curry powder (closest USDA match to garam masala), fresh spinach counted as raw spinach (a packed cup 30 g), Greek yogurt counted as nonfat Greek yogurt. Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.