Saag Paneer/Palak Paneer with Spinach, Spring Onions, and Green Garlic

I learnt this wonderful recipe for Saag Paneer/Palak Paneer with Spinach, Spring Onions, and Green Garlic from Heena Jhanglani and it is set to become a staple in my home.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 Large Bunch Palak (Approx 250 gms)
• 1 Small Bunch Green Garlic, Hara Lahsun (Approx 100 gms)
• 2-3 Spring Onions (Approx 100 gms)
• 150 gms Paneer
• 2-3 Slit Green Chillies
• 1/2 tsp Haldi
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Salt to Taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1--- The Prep ---
2. 2Chop Paneer into 1" cubes.
3. 3Chop the Palak to small pieces.
4. 4Separate the tender garlic from the chives.
5. 5Chop the garlic. Set aside.
6. 6Chop the green garlic chives. Set aside.
7. 7Separate the spring onion from the greens.
8. 8Slice the spring onion. Set aside.
9. 9Chop the spring onion greens. Set aside.
10. 10--- Making the Saag Paneer | Palak Paneer ---
11. 11In a kadhai, heat the oil.
12. 12Add the sliced spring onions and garlic pieces.
13. 13Stir-fry till aromatic.
14. 14Add the slit green chillies, green garlic chives, and spring onion greens.
15. 15Stir-fry for about 1 minute.
16. 16Add turmeric and stir-fry for a few seconds.
17. 17Add the chopped palak and stir-fry till wilted.
18. 18Add salt. Mix well.
19. 19Turn off the heat and let the greens cool a bit.
20. 20Using a bit of water, grind to a smooth paste.
21. 21Transfer the paste back to the kadhai and stir-fry a bit.
22. 22Add enough water to form a thick gravy.
23. 23Add the chopped paneer and cook for a few minutes.
24. 24Serve hot with rotis.