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Palak Rice with Paneer Recipe
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Palak Rice with Paneer

Palak Rice with Paneer is a delicious healthy one pot meal, utilizing leftover rice.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course, Rice
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 241kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup spinach
  • a small handful cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seed
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 5 green cardamom pods
  • 1/2 cup onion chopped
  • 2 green chillies chopped
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • lemon juice from 1/2 lemon
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • salt to taste
  • 5 oz. paneer diced

Instructions

  • Bring a pot of water to a boil.
  • Add spinach and cook for 30 seconds, until the spinach wilts.
  • In a food processor, grind the spinach leaves with the cilantro until you have a smooth paste. You may add a little water, if necessary.
  • Immediately drain with a colander and run with cold water to stop the cooking process.
  • In a large skillet or a wok, heat oil.
  • Add paneer and fry for a few minutes until golden brown on all sides.
  • Remove the paneer from the pan and set aside.
  • Add cumin seed to the pan and fry until it starts to change color.
  • Add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.
  • Fry for 1-2 minutes until it becomes fragrant.
  • Add onion and chilies.
  • Add ginger garlic paste and stir fry until onions are softened and translucent..
  • Add tomato. Fry for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften and start to break down.
  • Add spinach puree to the pan with the turmeric.
  • Fry for another few minutes.
  • Add the cooked rice, lemon juice, garam masala and salt. Mix well.
  • Add the paneer and mix until thoroughly combined.

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Notes

You can also add extra vegetables of your choice as you wish like green peas, green beans, sweet corn, bell peppers or carrots.

Nutrition

Calories: 241kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 91mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 788IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 160mg | Iron: 1mg
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