Easy £5 Saag Paneer ‘fakeaway’ that chefs are loving and takes 30 mins
When five o’clock hits you may be temped to start scrolling through your collection of delivery apps and put your feet up. If you can’t be bothered with the price tag and flagging a delivery driver down, this curry is veggie, healthy and can be cooked up in just over half an hour and serves four people.
Breaking down all the prices if you shop at Asda - this delicious 'fakeaway' Saag Paneer should come in at just £4.87 a portion with the whole shop costing you £19.51. This includes the spices which you can keep to remake the dish - but bear in mind, you can experiment with coriander and cumin seeds for a stronger or different flavour profile.
Saag refers to an Indian vegetable dish where spinach or other dark greens are stewed with ginger, garlic, fresh chillies and spices until they're meltingly soft. As the name suggests, saag paneer includes paneer, a mild Indian cheese that is firm enough to cook without melting. TikToker Jess Murphy said the recipe was "super easy" and fine to reheat and enjoy the next day. Commenters said they "loved" the recipe, with another commenting that it "looks amazing."
The heat of the serrano chilies balances the creamy richness, but for a milder dish, remove the seeds before mincing the chillies. The fresh greens are finely chopped before cooking, to help them break down faster into a silky gravy. Thawed chopped frozen spinach can be used to save time, but make sure to drain well and squeeze out the excess liquid first.
First, in a food processor, working in batches, pulse spinach until minced but not puréed. Do not pack the spinach too tightly or it won’t get evenly chopped. Then heat 1 tablespoon of ghee over a medium heat in a large nonstick pan. When it shimmers, add the paneer and