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| Saag Paneer Recipe |
Category: Cheese
Rating:
3.78
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
1 large onion
6 cloves garlic
1 oz fresh ginger
1 lb frozen spinach, thawed
1 cup plain yogurt
4 oz buttermilk
2 teaspoon red chili powder
2 teaspoon garam masala
1 cup half and half
6 oz paneer, a homemade cheese
1 salt to taste
Directions: How to Cook Saag Paneer
Grind the onion, garlic, and ginger into a fine paste.
In a medium saucepan, combine the paste, spinach, yogurt, buttermilk, chili powder, and garam masala. Simmer at medium heat for 20 to 30 minutes. Mash the ingredients with a potato masher. Add the half and half. Simmer until the mixture has a creamy consistency, 10 to 15 minutes. Add the cheese, simmer 5 minutes. Season with salt. Makes 4 to 6 servings.
Recipe: Shiva Indian Restaurant, 2514 Times Blvd, Houston Texas
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Recent comments on this recipe:
 | | himdi writes:
What is the half and half?
Posted on 11 May 2008, 11:10 ET
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| cookie writes:
Half and half is a commercial product -- it is 1/2 whole milk and 1/2 heavy
cream.
Posted on 22 May 2008, 16:54 ET
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| Shannon writes:
Does anyone have a recipe for Channa Saag? I have it a traditional Indian
restaraunt, but I can't find it online for in any recipe books.
Posted on 02 Jun 2008, 11:24 ET
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| Harlan writes:
When it says "medium" saucepan, I'd amend that to large saucepan. I used a
3-quart, and this recipe just BARELY fits in there. Maybe it's me, but I
consider a 3-quart fairly large, good thing I didn't go with the 2-quart.
Posted on 25 Jun 2008, 17:58 ET
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| Gwen writes:
Tried this for the first time a couple of weeks age...YUMMY, definately one
of my favorites
Posted on 15 Oct 2008, 09:06 ET
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| Craig writes:
I love Shiva's and this dish at the restaurant is amazing. Where do you
get the paneer? To whomever posted this, I'd like the recipe to Shiva's
Chicken Tikka Masala too. We no longer live in Houston and miss the food
terribly.
Posted on 02 Dec 2008, 16:31 ET
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| Melissa writes:
You can find paneer in the cheese section at any Whole Foods or most other
natural foods groceries. Also, if you are lucky enough to have an Indian
grocery store near you, they definitely carry it.
Posted on 05 Dec 2008, 23:14 ET
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| Steve writes:
Is there really no oil or ghee used in this recipe, or was frying the paste
assumed?
Posted on 07 Dec 2008, 18:08 ET
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| Mary C writes:
Yes, I second the question: isn't there any ghee needed in this recipe?
Thanks for your answer---
Posted on 09 Dec 2008, 15:01 ET
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| Jo B writes:
This is great! I also didn't know what half and half was so put more
yoghurt in, and used ricotta instead of paneer. The poor mans saag paneer.
Yum scrum!
Posted on 02 Jan 2009, 14:18 ET
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| hari writes:
wonderfull receipes... utterly delicious. i was wondering dont we need to
add tarka( fried onion , ginger tarka to it 0
Posted on 12 Feb 2009, 09:29 ET
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| Kelly Moore writes:
Please add more Shiva recipes! We love this restaurant and do not live in
Houston anymore.
thanks!
Posted on 17 Feb 2009, 12:24 ET
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| aflindst writes:
To make chana saag, just make saag, but use chana masala spices. You buy
it premixed at Indian store or find recipe. Should be more red in color
and less aromatic.
Posted on 27 Mar 2009, 14:48 ET
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| sirhin writes:
I was wondering if I could just substitute the Garam Masala with Curry
Powder. I also hope the onion and garlic doesn't contribute much since I
don't eat them, but ginger's good!
I love Saag Paneer, so thanks for the recipe!
Posted on 18 Apr 2009, 20:57 ET
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| sally writes:
Is it possible to buy the garam masala ready mix instead of making it
yourself? My boyfriend and I are crazy of indian food...i'm making butter
chicken for him tonight...we both love saag paneer, too.
thanks for the recipe!
Posted on 04 Jun 2009, 15:45 ET
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| CJ writes:
Yes, you can buy garam masala at most specialty or Indian food stores but,
of course, they're all different.
Posted on 09 Jun 2009, 21:02 ET
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| DTC writes:
I found this recipe pretty bland, frankly. Also, I don't know what is
meant by "grinding" onions and "mashing" spinach. Maybe this passes for
Saag in Texas, but I've had at least a dozen Saag recipes that blow this
one away.
Posted on 16 Jun 2009, 20:21 ET
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| Dav writes:
get a coffee grinder and grind whole seed spices for Indian food. get
another for coffee. Don't mix the two! Use a blender, food processor or
hand-held Boat motor as Emeril says, to make the garlic-ginger-onion paste.
Caramelize for a sweeter tasting sauce. This means to brown it; stir
constantly till dark golden brown. Recipe doesn't mention oil or ghee, but
you should. If using a non stick pan perhaps two-three tablespoons of
either. Hope this helps.
Posted on 22 Jun 2009, 23:38 ET
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| dav writes:
don't sub curry powder for garam masala. Curry powder is actually a mix of
turmeric, cumin, coriander and other spices. garam masala is a blend of
cumin seed, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, black peppercorns, fennel seed, and
I've seen fenugreek seed as well. Black cumin seed is preferred. you could
also use cardamon seed; not the pod! removing the pod is problematic. 2tsp
Bcumin, 2tsp coriander seed, 2inch cinnamon stick, 1tsp fennel, 1tsp
fenugreek, 10 peppercorns, 10 cloves, 5 cardamon seeds. grind it up in a
coffee grinder that hasn't been used for coffee! This is a small batch.
Using whole seed this way is more economical. You could roast them before
grinding to bring out the flavor. small dry frying pan; no oil or water or
liquid on med heat. roast til you start to smell the aroma; a few seconds.
grind and use.
Posted on 25 Jun 2009, 01:24 ET
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| Alex writes:
Did anyone think this receipe was spicy hot? I can deal with some heat but
1 teaspoon of the chili powder may be too much. I'd go with half a
teaspoon.
Posted on 13 Jul 2009, 20:23 ET
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| tobu writes:
Question: I've had saag paneer in many restaurants, and it always seems
sweeter. I like this flavor. Is there anything I can do to add sweetness?
I've made this recipe several times. The best thing to do is put the whole
thing in a food processor before you put the paneer in it; that way you
don't have to "grind the onions to a paste".
Posted on 27 Jul 2009, 11:56 ET
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| Dav writes:
If you do it that way, its faster, but you're missing the point of Indian
cooking; the blending and layering of spices and ingredients. If you take
the time to make the paste, and then caramelize it, you'll have an
underlying base for a sauce that will be sweet. The prep time is longer,
but I think ultimately, you'll get better results. Don't answer the phone
during the caramelization process! :)
Posted on 06 Aug 2009, 05:30 ET
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| Indu writes:
About Paneer, what kind od Paneer they use other then home made. I am
curious to know. Your show is just amazing & very interesting.
Warmly
Indu
Posted on 23 Sep 2009, 14:05 ET
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| Karina writes:
PLEASE - can someone help me? I followed this recipe to the letter - not
only does it not taste anything like what I used to get at Shiva, it tastes
like no Saag Paneer I've ever gotten in any restaurant. Restaurant Saags,
while each a bit different from one another, have always been anywhere from
really "good" to "outstanding". I have tried making 6 or 7 different Saag
recipes at home - they all have the same general flavor - and NONE of them
have been anything we care to eat, nor do they resemble any restaurant
Saags I've ever had. WHAT IN THE WORLD AM I DOING WRONG?? Why can't I get a
good-tasting homemade Saag?? Anyone, please help!!
Posted on 12 Oct 2009, 05:34 ET
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| Dav writes:
Karina, try what I suggested above. Cut back on the Chili powder, which I
think is actually cayenne. 1/8 to 1 teaspoon, or omit it. Don't use "Chili
powder". Otherwise, the ingredients are fine. It doesn't tell you about;
oil or ghee, and that you need to caramelize the onion garlic ginger paste.
This can take a while, but like I said, the sauce will be sweeter. I
suggest ghee in this case. With a non stick pan, you only need about two
Tablespoons; this is for the caramelization. I assume you know how to make
or where to buy paneer. Its easy. Find on the net. Please try this method.
Good luck :)
Posted on 13 Oct 2009, 02:53 ET
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| Dav writes:
Thaw and drain the spinach. Half'n'half needs to be shaken first, and I
think buttermilk too.
Posted on 13 Oct 2009, 02:57 ET
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| Dav writes:
Eegad! Maybe I should read more thoroughly! The yogurt should be drained;
pan, sieve, coffee filter. Put the filter in the sieve, sieve in the pan,
yogurt in the filter, cover, put in fridge for an hour or overnight. I also
think some spices are omitted. Garam Masala doesn't seem to be enough, and
is usually added towards the end just before serving. Try 2 teaspoons of
Cumin, 1 teaspoon of Coriander, 1 teaspoon of Turmeric, all added after
caramelization, or when you add the spinach. Whew! I hope this helps.
Please, any of you let me know here if this helped. Thanks.
Posted on 13 Oct 2009, 03:07 ET
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| leanne writes:
hi, i wanted to do a surprise meal for my mum and sisters and i have
everything apart from the paneer cheese.Do i need that cheese or can i use
something diffent?I live in spain and i cant find it anywhere. thanks
Posted on 19 Oct 2009, 09:47 ET
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| Dav writes:
To make paneer is easy. Half gallon of whole milk in a pan, bring to just a
boil on medium heat. add juice of lemon or lime, or vinegar. Your choice.
But add it a little at a time, just until it starts to curdle. You may not
need all of the juice. I can't stress enough "a little at a time till it
curdles". put cheese cloth in a sieve, and drain out the liquid, but not
all of it. Place it in a bowl for an hour or so to let it cool. The reason
you don't drain out all of the liquid, is because you want it to be firm,
but spongey in texture. You can then cut into cubes and saute it to brown
it a little, or just cut it up and use it in the recipe. Hope this helps.
there is video on YouTube for this. It is always a bit tricky when trying a
new recipe. Adding too much acid; lemon, lime or vinegar, will make it too
lemony, limey, vinegary. Vinegar has the odor as well. Just a little at a
time while stirring till it curdles is the trick.
Posted on 21 Oct 2009, 02:52 ET
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| amy writes:
Good recipe. I substituted yogurt and buttermilk for 1 14 oz can of
coconut milk. I also added 2 teaspoons of powdered curry and an 1/8 tsp of
cardamom. I also added an additional 10 oz. pkg of frozen spinach. serve
over rice. yummy!
Posted on 06 Dec 2009, 20:12 ET
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| Karina writes:
Many thanks, Dav, for your kind suggestions. Will put them all to work and
will try again. Appreciate everything you had to say. Many thanks!
Posted on 19 Dec 2009, 08:21 ET
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