Indian-Style Spinach with Fresh Cheese (Saag Paneer)

Indian-Style Spinach with Fresh Cheese (Saag Paneer)

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The cheese in this richly flavored Indian spinach dish can be made easily using milk, buttermilk, and salt.

Keywords

  • Main Courses
  • Indian
  • Asia
  • Vegetables
  • Cheese
  • Eggs & Dairy
  • Fruits & Vegetables
  • Vegetarian
  • Make Ahead
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Cooking tools:

  • Cheesecloth
  • Colander
  • Dutch oven
  • Whisk
  • Microwave
  • Mixing bowl
  • Blender
  • Skillet
  • Chef's knife
  • Cutting board
  • Measuring cup
  • Measuring spoon
  • Plate
  • Spoon
  • Spatula
  • Serving platter

Ingredients

  • 3 quarts whole milk
  • 3 cups buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 (10-ounce) bag curly-leaf spinach, rinsed
  • 3/4 pound mustard greens, stemmed and rinsed
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 onion, chopped fine
  • Salt
  • pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1 jalapeño chile, stemmed, seeded, and minced
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained and chopped coarse
  • 1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped coarse
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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