saag paneer

noun

plural saag paneers

: saag made with paneer cheese and a mix of greens (such as spinach and mustard)

… paneer is served in such dishes as saag paneer, a curry with spinach and mustard greens …

—Indrani Sen

As the name suggests, saag paneer includes paneer, a mild Indian cheese that is firm enough to cook without melting.

—Chicago Tribune

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Hindi & Urdu sāg panīr — more at saag, paneer

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above