Spinach Pulav with Paneer

In my continuing attempt to find ways to have my kids eat vegetables, I found this recipe in my files from 'The Hindu' of 1991.

Difficulty level: Easy
Preparation time: 10 min
Cooking time: 20- 30 min
Makes: 6- 8 servings

Ingredients:


Paneer: 250 gms, cut into 1/4" pieces
Basmati rice: 2 cups
Ghee: 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Salt,to taste
Onion: 1 big, finely chopped
Spinach: 1 big bunch(about 500 gms.) ground to a fine paste
Green chillies: 4, finely chopped
Ginger: 1" piece, finely chopped
Fried cashewnuts: 2 tbsp(optional)

Fry the paneer until  light pink and keep aside.

Wash and soak the rice in water for 10 min. Heat ghee in a skillet and add the cumin seeds and onions. Fry the onions till light brown. Add the spinach paste, chopped chillies, ginger and salt. Saute for 2 min.

Add the rice and saute for another 2 min. Add 3 cups of boiling water and  mix well. Cover and cook until almost done and add the fried paneer pieces. Continue cooking until the water is all absorbed. Garnish with fried cashewnuts. Serve hot.