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Paneer and Spinach with Fluffy Rice

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Paneer and spinach served with fluffy rice for a balanced plant-forward everyday meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course, Snack
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 413
Ingredients Equipment Cooking Instructions Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cup paneer cubed
  • 3 cups fresh spinach chopped
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • Salt to taste
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

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Cooking Instructions
 

  1. Rinse rice under cold water.
  2. Bring water to a boil in a pot.
  3. Add rice, reduce heat, and cover.
  4. Simmer for 15 minutes until fluffy.
  5. Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
  6. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.
  7. Stir in garlic and cook briefly.
  8. Add paneer cubes and cook until lightly golden.
  9. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  10. Sprinkle turmeric and mix well.
  11. Season with salt and black pepper.
  12. Serve paneer and spinach alongside rice.
  13. Garnish with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

Calories: 413kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 12gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 37mgSodium: 42mgPotassium: 239mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2124IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 319mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Cook rice until fluffy and not sticky.
Do not overcook paneer to keep it soft.
Serve warm for best flavor.

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