This recipe for Saag Paneer is from one of the contestants, Jackie, off Masterchef UK.
I really enjoy Masterchef UK version, to me it really is all about cooking, rather then the social experiment Australian Masterchef seems to tend towards.
So if your looking for an interesting vegetarian dish then look no further, this one was really really good.
There are a few elements to prepare but it so worth it.
Firstly the pumpkin rosti is made up from grated pumpkin and potato, chilli and coriander leaves. It is fried in a pan before finishing in the oven.
After blanching the spinach and pureeing it you move on to cooking off the spices, cumin and mustard seeds, and onion, garlic, ginger and chilli.
The spinach and tomatoes are added and allowed to meld together.
Meanwhile you fry your paneer cubes in some butter.
Then you also need to prepare the tamarind glaze from tamarind puree, water, sugar and red wine vinegar.
And finally soften some coconut cream with warm water.
It was delicious, the tamarind glaze is put on the plate and topped with the rosti. Then you place your saag on the rosti topping with the paneer. Finish with a drizzle of coconut cream.
It was an amazing dish, every element had its place.
I will definitely be cooking it again.
How delicious! The paneer sounds heavenly with the coconut cream!
ReplyDeleteYUMMO!!!! What a winning dish!
ReplyDeleteOooh, you always make such complex and intriguing recipes! Love the balancing act between tamarind and coconut :)
ReplyDeletethat does look nice :) saag paneer is one of my favourite dishes. pumpkin rosti... one to bookmark for the future :)
ReplyDeleteLooooove paneer! Made it recently and was surprised at how easy it was. Def gonna make it again so will use it in this :)
ReplyDeleteYUM!!! I love paneer and the vegetarian pattys look so delicious. I haven't watched the UK MasterChef, I might have to give it a try :)
ReplyDeleteThat puree looks divine. Mouthwatering good.
ReplyDeleteAmazing blend of colours and flavours!Your photos look great! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds sooo good.
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ReplyDeleteYum, love a good rosti, this recipe looks like a winner!
ReplyDeleteGreat dish, so inviting!Have a lovely weekend,dear Muppy!
ReplyDeleteLove a vegetarian dish that packs in a lot of flavour where you don't miss meat at all.
ReplyDeleteI love potato rosti but never tried it with pumpkin. Thanks for the idea. Your dish looks great.
ReplyDeleteThis is a super-impressive dish! I love the idea of using pumpkin to make rosti! Yum!
ReplyDeletelooks so homely, healthy and delicious!
ReplyDeleteOOooooo, I want some, even though it's nearly midnight!
ReplyDeletehow very interesting!! i love vegetarian recipes. even tho im a huge meat lover, i struggle to think of what to cook when i have vegetarian friends over sometimes. i think they'll really appreciate this recipe. thanks so much!! =)
ReplyDeleteEvery component of this sounds incredibly delicious! It's a wonderful combination! Very unique.
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