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Paneer and Spinach Curry with Cumin Rice
Paneer fried until golden and simmered with tomato, coconut milk, turmeric, coriander, garam masala, and spinach, served with cumin rice.
- 150 g basmati rice
- 200 g paneer
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 cm piece ginger
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 200 g can chopped tomatoes
- 150 ml coconut milk
- 100 g baby spinach
- 10 g fresh coriander
- salt
- black pepper
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Add to a shopping listHow the shopping list works →- Step 1
Cook the basmati rice according to package instructions, adding 1 tsp of cumin seeds to the cooking water.
- Step 2
Cut the paneer into 2cm cubes.
- Step 3
Heat 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the paneer cubes and fry until golden on all sides. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Step 4
Heat the remaining 1 tbsp of vegetable oil in a saucepan or pot over medium heat.
- Step 5
Add the cumin seeds and let them splutter for a few seconds.
- Step 6
Finely chop the onion. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
- Step 7
Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened and lightly golden.
- Step 8
Add the minced garlic and grated ginger and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Step 9
Stir in the ground turmeric, ground coriander, and garam masala. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
- Step 10
Pour in the chopped tomatoes and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Step 11
Stir in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Step 12
Add the baby spinach and stir until wilted.
- Step 13
Return the fried paneer to the pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Step 14
Simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
- Step 15
Chop the fresh coriander.
- Step 16
Serve the paneer and spinach curry with the cumin rice, garnished with fresh coriander.
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