
Spinach and paneer pulao
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Easy
- April 2022

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Serves 4
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Hands-on time 15 min. Simmering time 20 min.
This quick-prep spinach pulao is the perfect vegetarian dinner for busy nights. Top with slices of golden paneer cheese and dig in.
Mix up your mealtimes with more healthy dinner recipes.
- Calories
- 417kcals
- Fat
- 11g (3.8g saturated)
- Protein
- 20.1g
- Carbohydrates
- 57.5g (6.8g sugars)
- Fibre
- 4g
- Salt
- 0.3g
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 220g pack paneer, cut into 1.5cm slices
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- Thumb-size piece ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp chilli flakes
- 2 large tomatoes, chopped
- 250g spinach
- 250g basmati rice
- 600ml vegetable stock
- 1 tbsp chopped coriander
- Yogurt and mango chutney to serve
Method
- Heat the oil in a large, lidded, non-stick frying pan or shallow casserole over a medium heat. Add the paneer and fry for 2-3 minutes until a deep golden brown. Set aside. Add the onion and a pinch of salt and fry for 5 minutes. Add the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, garam masala and chilli flakes, then cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and spinach, then cook for 5 minutes.
- Rinse the rice in a sieve in cold water, changing the water 2-3 times. Add the rice to the pan, stir well, then pour in the stock. Cover with a lid and cook over a low-medium heat for 20 minutes or until the rice is cooked. Top with the paneer, sprinkle with coriander and serve with yogurt and mango chutney.
delicious. tips
Easy swaps: Find paneer in the chilled aisle of larger supermarkets, or use halloumi instead (it’ll be saltier so watch the seasoning).
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