Vegetables Greens Mustard Greens Saag Paneer Be the first to rate & review! This bright and punchy saag paneer from chef Anita Jaisinghani’s restaurant Pondicheri in New York City combines the traditional spinach with peppery mustard greens and a hit of serrano chiles. “Saag paneer is usually cooked for hours,” says Jaisinghani. “I cook my greens quickly so they retain their flavor and that vivid green color.” The salt level of paneer also varies by brand; be sure to taste your cheese before seasoning the saag. Slideshow: More Greens Recipes By Anita Jaisinghani Updated on January 1, 2017 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: © Marcus Nilsson Total Time: 50 mins Yield: 4 Ingredients 1/4 cup ghee 1 medium yellow onion, chopped Kosher salt Pepper 3 garlic cloves, minced 2 serrano chiles—stemmed, seeded and minced One 2-inch piece of fresh ginger, peeled and minced 2 tablespoons dried fenugreek leaves 3 large bunches of leafy spinach (about 2 pounds), stemmed and chopped 1 small bunch of mustard greens (8 ounces), stemmed and chopped 2 teaspoons garam masala 3/4 cup heavy cream, plus warmed cream for serving 1 pound paneer or halloumi cheese, cut into 1-inch pieces Steamed basmati rice, for serving Directions In a large saucepan, heat 3 tablespoons of the ghee. Add the onion, season with salt and pepper and cook over moderately low heat, stirring occasionally, until soft and golden brown, about 20 minutes. Add the garlic, chiles, ginger and fenugreek leaves and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. In 3 batches, add the spinach and mustard greens, letting each batch wilt before adding more. Stir in the garam masala and season with salt and pepper. Scrape the greens into a medium bowl and let cool slightly. Wipe out the saucepan. In a food processor, pulse half of the greens with half of the heavy cream until finely chopped. Return to the saucepan and repeat with the remaining greens and cream. Keep the saag warm over very low heat, stirring occasionally. In a medium nonstick skillet, heat 1/2 tablespoon of the ghee until shimmering. Add half of the paneer and cook over moderate heat, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel–lined plate to drain. Repeat with the remaining ghee and paneer. Fold the paneer into the saag and cook over low heat until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes; season with salt. Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with warm cream. Serve with steamed basmati rice. Make Ahead The saag paneer can be prepared through Step 2 and refrigerated for up to 4 days. Reheat gently. Rate it Print