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Saag Paneer
  • Condiments
  • Indian
  • Diwali
Lesson from Asma Khan's class

Video time: 10 min

Learn to make Saag Paneer with chef Asma Khan

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Asma Khan
Teaches her Indian cuisine
Join Asma on a culinary journey to Kolkata, India and explore her favorite Indian dishes and Bengali flavors.

In this lesson

Homemade Paneer
Homemade Paneer
Become a cheesemaker at home and learn how to make fresh cheese with just two everyday ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen.
Saag Paneer
Saag Paneer
Eat your greens! Asma prepares one of the most popular paneer cheese dishes with saag, fresh winter spinach. This Indian Version of creamed spinach is the perfect vegetarian side dish. It’s packed with flavor and so easy to make. While Asma uses spinach, this recipe also works great with kale, arugula, or swiss chard.
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What you'll learn

Infusion

There are many different types of sandesh, but Asma likes to infuse it with saffron to attain a nuanced floral complexity.

Curdling

Infuse saffron in milk and bring sweet, floral, and earthy flavors to the traditional dessert.

Desserts

Learn how to make paneer, India’s fresh cheese, at home.

Asma Khan
Teaches her Indian cuisine
Join Asma on a culinary journey to Kolkata, India and explore her favorite Indian dishes and Bengali flavors.

Asma Khan
Teaches her Indian Cuisine

The acclaimed Indian-born chef, London restaurateur, and social activist, guides home cooks on a culinary journey through the bustling bazaars and narrow alleyways of Kolkata. In her first-ever cooking class, Asma teaches her favorite homemade recipes – from unique Bengali dishes to recipes that have been in her family for generations. Go on an adventure through her hometown, where you will meet Asma’s friends, family, and the people making a difference in West Bengal’s food scene. Learn how techniques like how to make your own spice blends, the secrets to making perfect white rice, and the proper way to create a well-balanced curry. Feed your knowledge of Indian masalas (spice blends), vegetables, and street foods as you expand your epicurean horizons and learn how to cook the foods that made Asma Khan who she is today.

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What our students have to say

"Amazing! Palak paneer has been my son's fave. Today, I made this with kale for us. Delicious!"

Jennifer .

"Watching her cook the paneer and spinach is so much better than reading a recipe. I tried this from a recipe and ended up with too much liquid. Will try it her way!"

Emily E

"This was delicious and quick to make. I will definitely make it again soon.Perfect!"

Marcy O

"You inspired me to make an alternative with swiss Chard and tofu. It was delicious."

Alan V

"Very Good Recipe"

Caelum A.

"Looks really good.  Will be making that in next week or so."

Paul A.

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