How To Make Herby Paneer Baked Rice
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 200g paneer, cubed
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 2 tomatoes, pureed
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chili powder
- 1/2 cup mixed herbs (coriander, mint, basil), chopped
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp oil
- 3 cups water
Instructions
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Rinse the basmati rice under running water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
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Heat oil in a large pan and add cumin seeds. Once they splutter, add the chopped onions, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
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Add the pureed tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, and salt. Cook for 5 minutes, until the oil separates from the masala.
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Add the paneer cubes and mixed herbs to the masala. Cook for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to blend together.
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Add the soaked and drained rice to the pan. Mix well to coat the rice with the masala.
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Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and spread it evenly.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Bring the water to a boil and pour it over the rice mixture in the baking dish. Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
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Bake for 30 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the flavors are well absorbed.
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Remove the foil, fluff the rice with a fork, and garnish with additional herbs if desired.
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Serve hot and enjoy this delicious herby paneer baked rice.
Nutrition
- Calories : 430kcal
- Total Fat : 16g
- Saturated Fat : 8g
- Cholesterol : 40mg
- Sodium : 640mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 54g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 14g
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