Palak Paneer with Rice Recipe
Palak Paneer is a popular Indian dish made from paneer (Indian cottage cheese) and a smooth spinach sauce. It is served with basmati rice, making a complete meal that is both nutritious and flavor-packed.
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How to Make Palak Paneer with Rice
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Rinse the spinach leaves thoroughly under cold water.
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Blanch the spinach leaves in boiling water for 2 minutes, then immerse in cold water. Drain and puree the spinach.
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Heat oil in a pan and sauté cumin seeds until they start to crackle. Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and fry for a minute.
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Add the spinach puree and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Add garam masala, salt, and cream to the spinach mixture and cook for another 5 minutes.
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Add paneer cubes and simmer for 5 minutes or until the paneer is cooked through.
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Serve the palak paneer hot with cooked basmati rice.
