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Spinach Paneer Rice




Spinach Paneer Rice

This is a simple and tasty one pot meal with spinach/palak and paneer.Spinach with paneer or cheese is a much loved and popular combo and for me,a well made palak paneer is an irresistible, healthy dish. This  meal is filling with rice,healthy greens and the flavor is enhanced by the marinated and sauteed paneer.

You can bring innumerable variations for this rice dish.If you wish you can blanch spinach and blend it to give the rice a rich green color.To marinate the paneer I used a little of tandoori masala.You can add other type of flavorings or just add simply fried paneer.Serve this with raita,pickle and papad.

Ingredients
Basmathi rice cooked- 3 cup

To marinate
 Paneer- 200 gms
Chilly powder- 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-a pinch
Ginger garlic paste- 1/2 tsp
Garam masala- 1/2 tsp
Kasoori methi powder- a pinch (optional)
Yogurt- 1/3 cup
salt to taste

To saute
Spinach chopped- 2 1/2 - 3 cup
Onion- 1 medium
Garlic cloves-3
Garam masala- 1/3 tsp
Cumin Powder- 1/3 tsp
Pepper powder- a pinch
Salt to taste
lemon juice- 1/2 lemon


Cut paneer into cubes and marinate with the ingredients listed and keep in fridge for about two hours or at least half an hour.

Fry this with little oil till all the sides brown up. You can also bake this in the oven at 350 degree f till both sides get brown
( note: I used the pan fry method and my paneer got crumbled a bit. There was also a bit of moister from the yogurt and so it took about 5 minutes to get it dry and masala to get coated with the paneer. If you want to avoid this use oven method and pls check here and here )

In the same pan heat oil and a little of ghee (optional) and saute garlic followed by onion. Saute till golden brown and add spinach,salt and saute for about a minute or till the spinach is soft and cooked. Add cumin powder,pepper powder, garam masala  and mix in the rice and paneer. Close lid and allow this to heat up a  bit in a very low flame for three to four minutes. Squeeze lemon juice on top and serve with raita  and pickle.


Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy :)

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  1. NehaSeptember 27, 2012 at 9:54 AM

    This is such a wonderful recipe...healthy and Yummy too...

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  2. hotpotcookingSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Looks flavorful and healthy. Nice presentation.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:34 AM

    What a lovely rice recipe Suja, looks yum and lovely clicks too

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  4. Vikis KitchenSeptember 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    Very nice recipe Suja...looks delicious.

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  5. JulieSeptember 27, 2012 at 12:45 PM

    Delicious one pot meal..yummy!!
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  6. divyaSeptember 27, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    WOW, looks amazing :)

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  7. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    very nice recipe!! love the star anise in your first picture!!

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  8. Nash NordinSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:31 PM

    Lovely recipe. And it looks simple too! I love the second picture where you presented the paneer rice in a bowl :)

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  9. SravsSeptember 27, 2012 at 5:51 PM

    Super delicious combo and inviting rice !!

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  10. Indian KhanaSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Yum ....very nice

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  11. UnknownSeptember 27, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Very much tempting rice and clicks!!

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  12. Saraswathi GaneshanSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:04 PM

    LOvely recips..Bookmarking it..

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  13. Sanoli GhoshSeptember 27, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    Healthy and super inviting rice dish, Suja. Wonderfully presented.

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    Lovely and yummy plate of rice...:)

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  15. SwathiSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    Adipoli rice Suja Love it.

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  16. Vimitha DuraiSeptember 27, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    Healthy and flavorful one pot meal

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  17. Divya ASeptember 28, 2012 at 12:02 AM

    Loved the presentation dear :) Looks so good!!
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  18. anjanaSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    simple,healthy and delicious..nice rice preparation!

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  19. SuhainaSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    love this combo, love the beautiful clicks as well.. yumm yumm.

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    nice interesting rice dear...
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  21. UnknownSeptember 28, 2012 at 4:09 AM

    Lovely presentation...My fav combination...Very healthy n delicious rice!!

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  22. Mrs.Ahmed September 28, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    Yummyyyyyyyyyyyy....!!!

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  23. PinayinTexasSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:12 AM

    Awesome! Complete meal in one plate!

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  24. AnuSeptember 28, 2012 at 7:18 AM

    Panner Rice looks so yummy..

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  25. MélangeSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    SImple and yummy recipe..Loved the combo Suja.

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  26. Kaveri VenkateshSeptember 28, 2012 at 9:04 AM

    Love this combo of spinach and paneer...Looks Yum
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  27. Sweet'n'SavourySeptember 28, 2012 at 10:26 AM

    Such an amazingly healthy and yummy combination.

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  28. Reshmi MaheshSeptember 28, 2012 at 12:38 PM

    Healthy yummy combo...Looks yummy...Loved the presentation..

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    1. Suja ManojSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:28 AM

      Thanks all for stopping by and for the sweet comments :)

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    Yummy combo...love it...Happy to follow you...will be glad if you follow back..

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  32. SHILPY MALHOTRASeptember 30, 2012 at 1:56 AM

    wow...yummy recipe..
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      Thanks for stopping by Shilpy,glad to know you and loved your blog,happy blogging!

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  33. Tina @ MorePleaseRecipesSeptember 30, 2012 at 9:10 AM

    Thank you for this delicious dish that is just perfect for colder weather. Will be great for the October Unprocessed challenge I'm starting tomorrow.

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    1. Suja ManojSeptember 30, 2012 at 10:46 AM

      Thanks Tina for stopping by and for the sweet comment :)
      Love to know about the October unprocessed challenge,so happy you liked this dish,happy blogging!

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  34. ShabbuSeptember 30, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    Delicious rice...yummy..
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  35. Priya SureshOctober 1, 2012 at 4:06 AM

    Wow, wat an excellent combo,spinach and paneer both together works out wonder in rice.

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  36. HemaOctober 1, 2012 at 11:23 AM

    Love this spinach paneer combo, rice looks awesome..

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  38. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 7:29 PM

    A delicious combo.. Yum.

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  39. cookingvarietiesOctober 1, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    hi suja, beautiful pic. rice looks so delicious. have a nice day

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  40. Binys RecipesOctober 6, 2012 at 9:09 AM

    nice combo dear...first time with rice

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