Hearty Saag Paneer Lasagna

Hearty Saag Paneer Lasagna

180 mins
medium
8 servings

A flavorful and satisfying vegetarian lasagna packed with spinach, paneer, and aromatic spices. Perfect for a cozy winter evening.

IndianLasagnaVegetarian

Equipment Needed

  • Baking dish
  • Blender
  • Large Pot
  • Whisk

Ingredients

  • 16.00 ouncesBaby Spinach(Fresh spinach is best)
  • 2.00 Roma Tomatoes(Quartered)
  • 2.00 Serrano Chiles(Stemmed and halved)
  • 1.00 bunchCilantro(Leaves and tender stems)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsKasoori Methi(Dried fenugreek leaves (optional))
  • 2.00 teaspoonsSalt(To taste)
  • 3.00 tablespoonsGhee(Or neutral oil)
  • 1.00 mediumOnion(Finely chopped)
  • 1.50 tablespoonsGarlic Paste(Or 5 minced cloves)
  • 1.50 tablespoonsGinger Paste(Or 1 (1/2-inch) piece grated)
  • 1.50 teaspoonsKashmiri Chili Powder
  • 1.50 tablespoonsGround Coriander
  • 2.00 teaspoonsGround Cumin
  • 1.00 teaspoonGround Turmeric
  • 8.00 tablespoonsButter
  • 0.50 cupAll-Purpose Flour
  • 1.00 quartMilk(Room temperature)
  • 0.50 teaspoonBlack Pepper
  • 0.25 teaspoonNutmeg(Grated)
  • 0.75 cupShredded Parmesan
  • 1.00 blockPaneer(12-14 ounces, coarsely grated)
  • 2.00 boxesLasagna Noodles(8 ounces each, no-boil)
  • 1.00 tablespoonOlive Oil(For greasing)

Instructions

1

Blanch spinach, drain, and blend with tomatoes, chiles, cilantro, and water until smooth.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

2

Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger in ghee until softened.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

3

Add spices and simmer saag until slightly thickened.

Estimated time: 12 minutes

4

Make béchamel sauce by whisking butter, flour, and milk until smooth and thick.

Estimated time: 8 minutes

5

Stir in pepper, nutmeg, and Parmesan.

Estimated time: 2 minutes

6

Preheat oven to 400°F. Grease a baking dish and layer lasagna noodles, saag, paneer, and sauce.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

7

Repeat layers until all ingredients are used.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Cover with foil and bake for 40 minutes.

Estimated time: 40 minutes

9

Remove foil and bake uncovered for 20 minutes until golden.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

10

Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.

Estimated time: 15 minutes