What is the difference between saag panner and palak paneer?
Saag (Hindi: साग; Punjabi: ਸਾਗ; Urdu: ساگ) is a spinach and mustard leaf based curry dish eaten in India and Pakistan with bread such as roti, naan or rice (in West Bengal). Saag can be made from spinach, mustard leaves, or other greens, along with added spices and sometimes other ingredients. On some menus, this dish is also referred to as saagwala. Saag is more common in Punjab where it may be eaten with makki ki roti. This roti is made of corn flour and is yellow in colour, though it can also be eaten with other breads. Palak paneer (Hindi: पालक पनीर, Urdu: پالک پنیر) is an Indian dish. It is a type of Saag. Palak Paneer is a spinach curry almost always made with spinach whereas Saag is sometimes made with mustard leaves. It is a popular vegetarian dish. A common form of saag is saag paneer, which contains a type of cheese known as paneer (can be substituted with firm tofu for a non-dairy version). When made with spinach and paneer, a common name for the dish is palak paneer.
