Palak Paneer Pulao

10 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Fry the paneer block in hot oil until golden brown.
  2. 2Fry the paneer block in hot oil until golden brown.
  3. 3Fry the paneer block in hot oil until golden brown.
  4. 4Cut the fried paneer into small cubes.
  5. 5Cut the fried paneer into small cubes.
  6. 6Cut the fried paneer into small cubes.
  7. 7Fry the cashew nuts in hot oil until golden brown.
  8. 8Fry the cashew nuts in hot oil until golden brown.
  9. 9Fry the cashew nuts in hot oil until golden brown.
  10. 10Boil the palak leaves in water.
  11. 11Boil the palak leaves in water.
  12. 12Boil the palak leaves in water.
  13. 13Blend the boiled palak leaves until smooth.
  14. 14Blend the boiled palak leaves until smooth.
  15. 15Blend the boiled palak leaves until smooth.
  16. 16Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions.
  17. 17Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions.
  18. 18Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions.
  19. 19Heat oil in a large cooking pot and add cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and red chilies.
  20. 20Heat oil in a large cooking pot and add cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and red chilies.
  21. 21Heat oil in a large cooking pot and add cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and red chilies.
  22. 22Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent.
  23. 23Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent.
  24. 24Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent.
  25. 25Add tomato paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
  26. 26Add tomato paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
  27. 27Add tomato paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
  28. 28Add blended palak and green peas.
  29. 29Add blended palak and green peas.
  30. 30Add blended palak and green peas.
  31. 31Add the fried paneer and cashew nuts.
  32. 32Add the fried paneer and cashew nuts.
  33. 33Add the fried paneer and cashew nuts.
  34. 34Add the prepared rice and cilantro.
  35. 35Add the prepared rice and cilantro.
  36. 36Add the prepared rice and cilantro.
  37. 37Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded.
  38. 38Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded.
  39. 39Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded.
  40. 40Serve hot and garnish with yogurt, if desired.
  41. 41Serve hot and garnish with yogurt, if desired.
  42. 42Serve hot and garnish with yogurt, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 block paneer
  • 1 block paneer
  • 1 block paneer
  • 1 small bowl cashew nuts
  • 1 small bowl cashew nuts
  • 1 small bowl cashew nuts
  • 2 bunches palak leaves
  • 2 bunches palak leaves
  • 2 bunches palak leaves
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 2 tbsp oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 1 tsp black peppercorns
  • 2 units cardamom pods
  • 2 units cardamom pods
  • 2 units cardamom pods
  • 4 units cloves
  • 4 units cloves
  • 4 units cloves
  • 2 units bay leaf
  • 2 units bay leaf
  • 2 units bay leaf
  • 1 small stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 small stick cinnamon stick
  • 1 small stick cinnamon stick
  • 2 units red chilies
  • 2 units red chilies
  • 2 units red chilies
  • 1 slice ginger
  • 1 slice ginger
  • 1 slice ginger
  • 4 units shallot
  • 4 units shallot
  • 4 units shallot
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
  • 0.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 0.5 tsp garam masala
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 small bowl green peas
  • 1 small bowl green peas
  • 1 small bowl green peas
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp yogurt
  • 1 tbsp yogurt

Equipment

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