Palak Paneer Fried Rice
Dive into a delicious fusion with our Palak Paneer Fried Rice, where vibrant spinach, creamy paneer, and aromatic spices come together in a single skillet! This quick and wholesome dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a hearty way to enjoy your greens. Perfect for a busy weeknight, it’s satisfying and bursting with flavor in every bite!
Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- garlic
- onions
- spinach
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- ghee
- paneer
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- rice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brush the pan with ghee for that extra aroma.
- 2
Sauté garlic and onions until golden.
- 3
Add paneer and sauté until golden for about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Mix in spinach and rice, stir well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat ghee to 350-375°F before brushing the pan - at this temperature, ghee's milk solids caramelize without burning, creating deeper nutty aromatics that cold ghee cannot achieve.technique350-375°F
- ✓Sauté paneer cubes for exactly 90 seconds per side at medium-high heat to develop a golden Maillard crust while keeping the interior at 140°F for optimal creamy texture.timing90 seconds per side
- ✓Use day-old rice with 12-15% moisture content - fresh rice contains 20%+ moisture and will turn mushy when stir-fried, while properly aged rice maintains individual grain structure.ingredient12-15% moisture
- ✓Add spinach in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve chlorophyll and prevent the bitter compounds released when spinach is overcooked above 185°F.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use a carbon steel or cast iron pan preheated to 400°F+ for proper wok hei - stainless steel cannot retain enough thermal mass for the high-heat searing needed in fried rice.equipment400°F+
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Prep
15
min
Cook
30
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Palak Paneer Fried Rice
Dive into a delicious fusion with our Palak Paneer Fried Rice, where vibrant spinach, creamy paneer, and aromatic spices come together in a single skillet! This quick and wholesome dish is not only a feast for the eyes but also a hearty way to enjoy your greens. Perfect for a busy weeknight, it’s satisfying and bursting with flavor in every bite!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(3)
- garlic
- onions
- spinach
🥛Dairy & Eggs(2)
- ghee
- paneer
🫙Pantry Staples(1)
- rice
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Brush the pan with ghee for that extra aroma.
- 2
Sauté garlic and onions until golden.
- 3
Add paneer and sauté until golden for about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Mix in spinach and rice, stir well.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Heat ghee to 350-375°F before brushing the pan - at this temperature, ghee's milk solids caramelize without burning, creating deeper nutty aromatics that cold ghee cannot achieve.technique350-375°F
- ✓Sauté paneer cubes for exactly 90 seconds per side at medium-high heat to develop a golden Maillard crust while keeping the interior at 140°F for optimal creamy texture.timing90 seconds per side
- ✓Use day-old rice with 12-15% moisture content - fresh rice contains 20%+ moisture and will turn mushy when stir-fried, while properly aged rice maintains individual grain structure.ingredient12-15% moisture
- ✓Add spinach in the final 30 seconds of cooking to preserve chlorophyll and prevent the bitter compounds released when spinach is overcooked above 185°F.timing30 seconds
- ✓Use a carbon steel or cast iron pan preheated to 400°F+ for proper wok hei - stainless steel cannot retain enough thermal mass for the high-heat searing needed in fried rice.equipment400°F+