Palak Paneer with Basmati Rice

Creamy spinach curry with paneer cubes served over rice – vegetarian, nut‑free and loaded with calories.

Ingredients

• Spinach, onion, garlic, ginger, spices, cream, paneer, basmati rice.

Instructions

1. PREP AHEAD
2. - Blanch spinach 30 sec; plunge ice bath; drain & blend to smooth puree.
3. - Cube paneer; pan-fry until golden.
4. - Rinse rice; begin cooking.
5. - Chop onion; mince garlic, ginger; measure spices.
6. COOKING STEPS
7. 1. Heat 1 Tbsp ghee; sauté onion 5 min golden.
8. 2. Add garlic, ginger, cumin, coriander, turmeric; stir 1 min.
9. 3. Pour in spinach puree + splash water; simmer 5 min; stir occasionally.
10. 4. Add fried paneer; simmer 2 min more. Finish with 2 Tbsp cream and pinch garam masala.
11. 5. Salt to taste; serve vivid green curry over basmati.
12. (Active time ≈ 20 min | Total ≈ 35 min)

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