Spinach Paneer and Rice Recipe

Perfectly spiced and loaded with flavor, this Spinach Paneer and Rice recipe is sure to become your go-to dinner – and the RiceSelect® Premium Basmati Rice will absorb every drop of flavor!

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Serves
4
Total Time
45
Prep Time
10
Cook Time
35

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Premium Basmati Rice
  • null 1 cup paneer, cut in cubes
  • null 5 cups spinach
  • null 2 ½ Tbsp ghee, divided
  • null 1 cup water
  • null 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • null 1 cup onion, minced
  • null 1 jalapeno, sliced lengthwise
  • null 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
  • null 2 tsp garlic, minced
  • null 4 Tbsp cream
  • null ¼ tsp salt
  • null ¼ tsp pepper
  • null ¼ tsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. Preheat oven broiler, and brush paneer with ½ Tbsp of ghee. Place paneer on a sheet pan, and place in the oven. Broil for 1 minute on each side allowing paneer to slightly brown.
  3. In a large pot, add water, salt and bring to a boil. Add spinach to boiling water until wilted for 3 minutes. Remove and place in an ice bath. Remove and let cool.
  4. Add spinach and ½ cup of water to a blender and puree until smooth.
  5. In a medium pan, add ghee and cumin seeds. Cook for 1 minute. Add onions and jalapenos and sauté for 5 minutes.
  6. Add ginger and garlic, cook for 2 minutes. Add spinach and cook for 3 minutes.
  7. Add paneer and cream, cook covered on low heat for 3 minutes. Add salt, pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
  8. Ladle over a bed of rice and serve.