Palak Paneer Pulao

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Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Fry the paneer until golden brown.
  2. 2Cut the paneer into cubes.
  3. 3Fry the cashews until golden brown.
  4. 4Chop the spinach.
  5. 5Boil spinach until tender.
  6. 6Blend the boiled spinach into a puree.
  7. 7Rinse and soak the basmati rice.
  8. 8Heat oil in a large pot, add cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and red chilies. Fry for a minute.
  9. 9Add chopped shallots and saute until translucent.
  10. 10Add tomato puree, turmeric powder, and salt.
  11. 11Add spinach puree and green peas.
  12. 12Add fried paneer and cashews.
  13. 13Add soaked rice, mix well and bring to a boil.
  14. 14Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 block paneer
  • 1 handful cashews
  • 1 bunch spinach
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 5 pieces black peppercorns
  • 5 pieces cloves
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 stick cinnamon stick
  • 3 pieces cardamom pods
  • 2 pieces red chilies
  • 1 piece ginger
  • 5 pieces shallots
  • 2 tablespoons tomato puree
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 handful cilantro

Equipment

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