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Palak Paneer with Basmati Rice

40 min4 servings๐Ÿณ 2 pansPicky-eater safe bet: plain rice$15.00640 cal ยท 26g protein

Ingredients

  • basmati rice2 cups
  • paneer14 oz
  • baby spinach16 oz
  • yellow onion1 count
  • tomatoes1 count
  • garlic4 cloves
  • fresh ginger1 tbsp
  • garam masala2 tsp
  • heavy creamโ…“ cup
  • butter2 tbsp

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook the rice. Wilt the spinach in a large pot with a splash of water 2-3 minutes; blend into a puree.

  2. 2

    Cut the paneer into cubes and brown in 1 tbsp butter in a skillet 4-5 minutes; set aside.

  3. 3

    Melt the remaining butter and cook the chopped onion 5 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, chopped tomato and garam masala and cook 4 minutes.

  4. 4

    Stir in the spinach puree and 1/4 cup water and simmer 5 minutes. Add the cream and paneer and heat 2 minutes.

  5. 5

    Season with salt and serve over rice or with warm naan.

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