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Spinach and paneer pilaf
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Spinach and paneer pilaf
Serves 4
Hands-on
time 15 min
Simmering
time 20 min
EASY SWAPS
Find paneer in the chilled aisle of larger supermarkets, or use halloumi instead (it’ll be saltier so watch the seasoning).
• 2 tbsp oil
• 220g pack paneer, cut into 1.5cm slices
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, crushed
• Thumb-size piece ginger, grated
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp chilli flakes
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 250g spinach
• 250g basmati rice
• 600ml vegetable stock
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander
• Yogurt and mango chutney to serve