Indian Palak Paneer with Cumin Rice

Name: Indian Palak Paneer with Cumin Rice
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh spinach (washed and chopped); 8 ounces paneer (cubed); 2 tablespoons ghee; 1 cup onion (finely chopped); 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 cup heavy cream; salt to taste salt; 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed); 2 cups water; 1 tablespoon ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; salt to taste salt

VegetarianIndianDinnerHealthyComfort FoodFamily-Friendly

⏱️ 20m PREP

🔥 40m COOK

👥 4 SERVINGS

⚡ 450 CAL/SERV

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Overview

A classic Indian vegetarian dish featuring creamy spinach and paneer cheese served with aromatic cumin rice.

Macronutrients per serving

grams

Protein

15.0g 17%

Fat

18.0g 20%

Carbs

55.0g 63%

Rich in nutrients

☀️ Vitamin A

60% DV

Essential for vision and immune function

🔺 Calcium

30% DV

Important for strong bones and teeth

🔺 Iron

15% DV

Supports oxygen transport in the blood

🌾 Fiber

Aids in digestion and maintains bowel health

☀️ Vitamin C

25% DV

Supports immune function

Ingredients

Palak Paneer

1 pound fresh spinach washed and chopped
8 ounces paneer cubed
2 tablespoons ghee
1 cup onion finely chopped
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 cup heavy cream
salt to taste salt

Cumin Rice

1 cup basmati rice rinsed
2 cups water
1 tablespoon ghee
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
salt to taste salt

Instructions

1 Blanch the spinach in boiling water for 2-3 minutes, then transfer to ice-cold water. Drain and blend to a smooth paste.
2 Heat 2 tablespoons of ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
3 Add the finely chopped onions and sauté until golden brown. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 1-2 minutes.
4 Mix in the turmeric powder, red chili powder, and garam masala. Cook for another minute.
5 Add the spinach paste and salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes on medium heat.
6 Stir in the cream and paneer cubes. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
7 For the rice, heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
8 Add the rinsed rice and sauté for 2 minutes. Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt to taste.
9 Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.
10 Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot with palak paneer.