Authentic Saag Paneer
Saag paneer is a classic Indian dish of cooked spinach studded with cubes of fried paneer cheese for a hearty, flavorful, and filling vegetarian meal.
- 2 bunches spinach, roughly chopped
- 1 bunch fenugreek leaves, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 0.5 pound paneer, cubed
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tomato, diced
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 0.5 cup heavy whipping cream
- salt to taste