Murgh Saagwala

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Murgh Saagwala

A creamy and flavorful North Indian dish that combines the richness of paneer cheese with the earthiness of spinach, making it a perfect main course for any special occasion.

šŸ½ļø Main Course šŸŒ Indian šŸ“Š Medium ⭐ 4.5/5 (821 reviews)
ā±ļø
12m
Prep
šŸ”„
38m
Cook
āŒ›
50m
Total
šŸ‘„
4
Serves
šŸ”„
520
Cal/Serving

šŸ›’ Ingredients

  • 2 cups Onion
  • 1 inch Ginger
  • 3 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cups Tomato
  • 1 bunch Spinach
  • 8 oz Paneer cheese
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1 tsp Cumin powder
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp Red chili powder
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice

šŸ‘Øā€šŸ³ Instructions

  1. 1

    Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp of ghee in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until it's translucent.

  2. 2

    Step 2: Add the grated ginger and minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Step 3: Add the chopped tomato to the pan and cook until it's soft and mushy.

  4. 4

    Step 4: Add the coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder to the pan and cook for 1 minute.

  5. 5

    Step 5: Add the spinach leaves to the pan and cook until they're wilted.

  6. 6

    Step 6: Add the paneer cheese to the pan and cook until it's coated with the spinach mixture.

  7. 7

    Step 7: Add the heavy cream to the pan and stir well to combine.

  8. 8

    Step 8: Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 10-12 minutes or until the sauce thickens.

  9. 9

    Step 9: Season the saagwala with salt and lemon juice to taste.

  10. 10

    Step 10: Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve hot over basmati rice or with naan bread.

šŸ’” Pro Tips

To make the best saagwala, use fresh spinach leaves and paneer cheese. Avoid overcooking the spinach, as it can become bitter. Serve the saagwala with a side of raita to balance the spiciness.

šŸ“Š Nutrition per Serving

520
Calories
35g
Protein
30g
Carbs
30g
Fat
8g
Fiber
10g
Sugar
600mg
Sodium
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