By Dr. Anju Sodhi (BAMS, ND)
HEALTHY SAAG RECIPE
Ingredients
Makes 4 servings
- 16 oz Fresh Spinach (1 pound)
- ¾ Cup Water
- 4 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Large Yellow Onion (diced)
- 2 Garlic (Minced)
- ½ tsp Ground Ginger
- 1 ½ tsp Garam Marsala
- 1 tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 tsp Real Salt
- 2 Fresh Tomatoes (pureed)
- 6 oz Paneer Cheese (cubed) – or could sub favorite meat of choice, such as cooked chicken or lamb
- 2 Tbsp Coconut Milk
INSTRUCTIONS
- Place spinach leaves and water in a saucepan and cover with a lid. Bring to a simmer and cook until leaves are tender. Transfer spinach and remaining water to a blender. Puree spinach until smooth and set aside in a small bowl.
- Puree the fresh tomato until smooth. Set aside in a small bowl.
- Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over medium high heat. Add the onion and saute for 2-3 minutes, or until soft and translucent. Add the garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, and salt, and saute for another minute.
- Pour in the tomato puree and cook for 1 minute.
- Add in the spinach puree, paneer, and coconut, stir gently, and cook for another 5 minutes on medium heat. Check seasonings and add more salt, if desired.
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