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Chard Paneer / Saag Paneer Fakeaway
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5 from 6 votes

Chard Paneer

This recipe for Chard Paneer is a twist on my favourite Indian takeaway dish (Saag Paneer).

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: chard, chilli, garam masala, garlic, ginger, onion, paneer
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 539.03kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp sunflower oil
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger minced
  • 250 grams paneer cubed
  • 4 cups rainbow chard cut into ribbons
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 2 wedges lemon

Instructions

  • Heat 1 tablespoon of sunflower oil in a frying pan and add the onions and salt.
  • Fry the onions on a moderate heat for 5-8 minutes, stirring regularly.
  • Once the onions are beginning to soften add in the turmeric, chilli powder, garlic and ginger: gently heat the spices along with the softened onions.
  • In a separate pan, heat the remaining sunflower oil before adding the paneer cubes.
  • Turn the paneer cubes over in the pan as and when their edges begin to brown and go crispy (roughly 5-8 minutes).
  • Once the paneer is cooked, add to the onions.
  • Next add the chard to the pan along with the garam masala and a splash of water.
  • Cover with a lid and let the chard wilt (roughly 5 minutes).
  • Serve with the wedges of lemon.

Nutrition

Calories: 539.03kcal | Carbohydrates: 13.5g | Protein: 20.05g | Fat: 45.93g | Saturated Fat: 20.27g | Cholesterol: 82.5mg | Sodium: 223.96mg | Potassium: 425.87mg | Fiber: 3.31g | Sugar: 3.33g | Vitamin A: 4701.61IU | Vitamin C: 27.58mg | Calcium: 660.76mg | Iron: 2.08mg