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Cilantro Paneer & Spinach Curry

with White Rice & Cashews

30 MIN

4 Servings

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From the Test Kitchen

This vibrant curry, inspired by the classic Indian dish Saag Paneer, features verdant spinach, paneer cheese, poblano peppers, and an abundance of flavorful stir ins, such as our cilantro sauce, yellow curry paste, greek yogurt, and a touch of cream. You'll sprinkle it with some cashews for exciting textural contrast.
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Nutrition

PER SERVING
Calories

800 Cals (est.)

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fresh

ingredients

8 oz Paneer Cheese
1 cup Long Grain White Rice
2 Poblano Peppers
6 oz Baby Spinach
2 Yellow Onions
½ cup Cilantro Sauce
½ cup Cream
1 cup Plain Nonfat Greek Yogurt
6 Tbsps Roasted Cashews
2 Tbsps Yellow Curry Paste
4 tsps Vadouvan Curry Powder

step-by-step

instructions

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1 Prepare the ingredients

Medium dice the paneer; place in a bowl. Add the curry powder and 2 tablespoons of olive oil; season with salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Set aside to marinate, stirring occasionally, at least 10 minutes. Wash and dry the fresh produce. Halve, peel, and medium dice the onions. Roughly chop the spinach. Roughly chop the cashews. Cut off and discard the stems of the peppers. Quarter lengthwise; remove the ribs and seeds, then thinly slice crosswise. Thoroughly wash your hands immediately after handling.

2 Cook the rice

Carefully rinse the rice (sifting through for any impurities). Drain thoroughly. In a medium pot, combine the rice, a big pinch of salt, and 2 cups of water. Heat to boiling on high. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook, without stirring, 13 to 15 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Turn off the heat and fluff with a fork.

3 Brown the paneer

Meanwhile, in a large, high-sided pan (or pot), heat a thin layer of oil on medium. Once the oil is hot enough that a piece of paneer sizzles immediately when added, add the marinated paneer (discarding any additional oil). Cook, stirring halfway through, 4 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned and crispy (be careful, as the paneer may pop as it cooks). Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate and immediately season with salt. Wipe out the pan.

4 Make the curry & serve your dish

In the same pan, heat a drizzle of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the diced onions and sliced peppers; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 3 to 4 minutes, or until lightly browned and slightly softened. Add as much of the curry paste as you'd like, depending on how spicy you'd like the dish to be. Cook, stirring frequently, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined. Add the chopped spinach; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until wilted. Add the yogurt, cilantro sauce, and cream (shaking the packet before opening). Cook, stirring occasionally, 1 to 2 minutes, or until thoroughly combined. Add the browned paneer. Cook, stirring constantly, 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until thoroughly combined and heated through. Turn off the heat. Taste, then season with salt and pepper if desired. Serve the cooked rice topped with the curry. Garnish with the chopped cashews. Enjoy!

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