Nettle, Cleaver & Silverbeet Saag (or Tofu) Paneer
hive-141827·@riverflows·
0.000 HBDNettle, Cleaver & Silverbeet Saag (or Tofu) Paneer
 One of my favourite things to eat in spring is a foraged saag paneer. Saag, as opposed to *palak*, which is spinach, is greens, and I love to make this Indian dish with *any* kind of greens I can forage from the garden, and from my walks. Nettles and cleavers are two of my favourite spring time greens, coming *just* when you need them the most, after a long winter - and often as hayfever season is starting up. Nettles are rich in nutrients and antioxidants. Cleavers too - and both are full of vitamin C, which is great for hayfever season. I also use any other greens I can find in the garden - broccoli leaves, kale, and silverbeet also go in the pot. Nettle though... gosh I love it. It doesn't grow wild in Australia like it does in the UK, so I usually have to *beg* people for it, asking if anyone in the community has it in their garden. This week I had a huge bag turn up that I swapped for eggs. I'm always talking people into eating it, and I'm never sure that they do - I think they're totally mad not to! Nettle has been on my altar all week as I study it and think about what to do with it. I must get *more* so I can dry it and add it to soups for extra nutrition in winter. <center>  </center> To make saag paneer, I fry spice and a few huge tablespoons of fresh ginger in coconut oil. Think turmeric, garam masala, cummin and coriander. Then I add a can of tomatoes (or a few fresh ones, chopped) and then stuff the pot with as many greens as I can. In this mix, I also put a few straps of garlic leaves, but you might like to fry some garlic in the initial spice fry. <div class="pull-left"> https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riverflows/23s9Xyz7Ny5MLTsXNgagneHR4g3SL2mbJphki2okd8sJYUio1N79WSAnpLBjomLxYLJHn.jpg </div> <div class="pull-left"> https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riverflows/23uaMgVkQs5aP6YoHWKGEU3Gz3jydATn9BMrK4wm28whCNYcetZXWpoceiuDKVsL3t3x1.jpg </div> <hr> Whilst it might seem a lot, all those greens will wilt down. Once wilted, I whizz it up in a blender until it's as smooth as I can get it. It then goes back in the pan whilst I cook the rice, and I add a little stock powder as well. I also add a pinch of chilli to my own personal taste. Now here's something I do with my saag panneer that isn't particularly traditional either - I add some coconut milk, about half a can. It makes it super creamy and delicious - not necessary coconutty, but just lovely and creamy. <div class="pull-left"> https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riverflows/EqJ2KfdAnnsLyHuuF5gA3ZUcCuvt6hV7Ms3UBsDtoq6nDiAQHtPuGnFGiXKdsN8mDty.jpg </div> <div class="pull-left"> https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/riverflows/EpT69xNahap2VNYkZdV4spD6oYxKpHrfnSLCHadhMaFkvmXeAvJeCkQPQJF7QdwAq7K.jpg </div> <hr> Then, I add the cubed paneer. I get mine from the Indian grocers, or make it if I have the time (it's just lemon juice and milk). Sometimes, if I don't fancy the dairy or are cooking for vegans, I'll use tofu instead. After heating it through, it's done - served with brown rice and homemade lime pickle, I totally believe it's the best foraged saag paneer *ever*. All the better for being full of medicinal plants foraged locally and that didn't cost me a cent. I totally love doing different things with these kinds of plants, ones that most people don't think 'oooh, dinner' - there's treasures in nature that are absolutely worth experimenting with, don't you think? And this sure beats the old nettle soup, that's for sure. Yum! <center>  </center> <center> # `With Love,`  <center> https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/theherbalhive/EoEofKuBwDPUUUz9kdHAUJgtbsMPrxDx477aJFXUaQgbokJeeZ68fFZvimwY5xnKkDW.png <sup>[The Herbal Hive Community](https://peakd.com/c/hive-141827/created)</sup> <center> </center> **Are you on HIVE yet? Earn for writing! Referral link for FREE account [here](https://hiveonboard.com?ref=riverflowsJ)**</center> <a href="https://peakd.com/@naturalmedicine"> </center> <a href='https://buymeberri.es/@riverflows' target='_blank'><img src='https://buymeberries.com/assets/bmb-2-m.png'/></a>
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