Directions
- 1Fry the paneer block in hot oil until golden brown.
- 2Cut the fried paneer into small cubes.
- 3Fry the cashew nuts in hot oil until golden brown.
- 4Boil the palak leaves in water.
- 5Blend the boiled palak leaves until smooth.
- 6Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions.
- 7Heat oil in a large cooking pot and add cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and red chilies.
- 8Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent.
- 9Add tomato paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
- 10Add blended palak and green peas.
- 11Add the fried paneer and cashew nuts.
- 12Add the prepared rice and cilantro.
- 13Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded.
- 14Serve hot and garnish with yogurt, if desired.
Ingredients
- 1 block paneer
- 1 small bowl cashew nuts
- 2 bunches palak leaves
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1.5 cup water
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 2 units cardamom pods
- 4 units cloves
- 2 units bay leaf
- 1 small stick cinnamon stick
- 2 units red chilies
- 1 slice ginger
- 4 units shallot
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
- 0.5 tsp red chili powder
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 small bowl green peas
- 1 small bunch cilantro
- 1 tbsp yogurt
Equipment
frying pantongsknifewooden cutting boardblenderscissorsglass bowllarge cooking potwooden spoonladle
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