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“Saag” simply means greens, so feel free to sub in any green leafy vegetable you have on hand, from Swiss chard to collards. The aromatic combination of onion, garlic, ginger, and chiles, along with fragrant garam masala, hearty paneer, and a final drizzle of cream make this Indian classic unforgettable.

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Credit: Photo by Antonis Achilleos / Food Styling by Rishon Hanners

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active:
30 mins
total:
30 mins
Yield:
4
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Ingredients

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Directions

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  • Heat 3 tablespoons of the ghee in a large high-sided skillet over medium-high. Add onion, and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chiles, and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add one-third of the spinach and one-third of the mustard greens to skillet, and cook, folding constantly, until wilted. Repeat in 2 batches with remaining spinach and greens until all are wilted and starting to soften.

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  • 封面和厨师,间或搅拌,直到绿色s are tender and softened, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a blender. Secure lid on blender, and remove center piece to allow steam to escape. Place a clean towel over opening. Process until smooth, about 45 seconds, adding 2 tablespoons water if needed. Set aside.

  • Heat remaining 1 tablespoon ghee in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high. Add paneer, and cook, flipping halfway through, until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes total. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels, and set aside.

  • Transfer pureed greens back to high-sided skillet, and place over medium-low heat. Add garam masala, salt, and black pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through and flavors have married, about 5 minutes. Add cream, and stir until smooth. Fold paneer into greens, and serve immediately with warm naan or basmati rice.

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