Palak Paneer Pulao

 Today we are starting with  1st week of BM 38.   My theme for this week is "Gourmet Rice Recipes". 

 For day 1 am here with Palak Paneer Pulao. Who doesn't  like  Palak Paneer, it is one of the popular dish in North India. Made with Palak( Spinach) and Paneer( Indian cottage cheese).  You would definitely love this rice dish if you love Palak Paneer.  This yummy and spicy pulao is made with palak paneer and some whole spices.   This 1 pot meal is quick and easy to prepare. Here goes the recipe.....
  

We need:

Spinach / Palak 3 cups
Paneer cubes 1 cup
Onion sliced 1/2 cup
Green chili 4
Basmati rice 2 cups
Haldi / turmeric 1/2 spoon
Garam masala powder 1spoon
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Black peppercorns 10
Bay leaf 2
Cardamom 3
Cloves 4
Cashew nuts 10
Ginger garlic paste  1spoon
Mint leaves / pudina chopped 1/4 cup
Cilantro chopped 1/2 cup
Oil 1/4 cup

Method:

Heat 1 spoon oil and add washed spinach and green chili.
Let it cook on low flame till done.
Cool and make it to smooth paste.
Heat oil in a pan then add paneer cubes.
Fry till golden brown, remove and keep it aside.
In the same oil add whole garam masala's and sliced onions.
Add cashew  nuts and ginger garlic paste.
Saute till raw smell disappears.
 Now add turmeric, and garam masala powder.
Mix well and add spinach paste.
Cook on low flame till oil floats on top.
Now add 2 cups of washed rice,  fried paneer, chopped mint and cilantro.
Mix well and fry for 2 to 3 minutes on medium flame.
Now add 4 cups water and cook on high flame for 5 to 6 minutes.
Give it a stir and reduce to low flame.
Cover with lid and cook till done.
Serve hot as it is or with raita.

Check to see what my fellow bloggers are cooking for BM 38.

Comments

  1. UnknownMarch 4, 2014 at 6:09 AM

    Oh my such an inviting combo for pulao :) very delicious and yummy !!! makes me hungry dear !!

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  2. SaritaMarch 4, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    Very nice combination! Looks tempting!!have to try.

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  3. SrivalliMarch 4, 2014 at 9:38 AM

    Rice surely has turned out well sushma..

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  4. Priya SureshMarch 4, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Omg, pulao makes me hungry..I want a plate of this pulao,delicious.

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  5. UnknownMarch 4, 2014 at 6:45 PM

    Delicious Pulao

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  6. Varada's KitchenMarch 5, 2014 at 8:35 PM

    I must try this. Palak paneer is a huge favorite in my house.

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  7. Harini RMarch 6, 2014 at 6:22 AM

    Totally Love it!!

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  8. Saraswathi GaneshanMarch 6, 2014 at 7:23 AM

    Delectable puloa!! yummy..

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  9. Chef MireilleMarch 6, 2014 at 11:45 AM

    love the color you got!

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  10. PavaniMarch 6, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Love that vibrant green rice.. Looks very tempting.

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  11. UnknownMarch 6, 2014 at 8:38 PM

    Very interesting combination. Loos yummy and very appealing pulao

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  12. cookingwithsapanaMarch 10, 2014 at 12:55 AM

    Very tasty combo ...lovely !

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