# Palak Paneer Pulao

Palak Paneer Pulao is a flavorful Indian dish made with paneer cheese, spinach, and rice.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 10 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## 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

## Instructions

1. Fry the paneer block in hot oil until golden brown.
2. Cut the fried paneer into small cubes.
3. Fry the cashew nuts in hot oil until golden brown.
4. Boil the palak leaves in water.
5. Blend the boiled palak leaves until smooth.
6. Prepare basmati rice according to package instructions.
7. Heat oil in a large cooking pot and add cumin seeds, peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and red chilies.
8. Add the chopped shallots and saute until translucent.
9. Add tomato paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala.
10. Add blended palak and green peas.
11. Add the fried paneer and cashew nuts.
12. Add the prepared rice and cilantro.
13. Cover and simmer until the rice is cooked and the flavors have melded.
14. Serve hot and garnish with yogurt, if desired.

## Equipment

- frying pan
- tongs
- knife
- wooden cutting board
- blender
- scissors
- glass bowl
- large cooking pot
- wooden spoon
- ladle

## Source

- Original video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DHNlnvRSi0u/?igsh=a2JxYTc4Zm1rczAz
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/21c13db6-c2a4-4398-82cf-15fdd998faf9
- Extracted: 2025-05-01

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