Paneer And Coconut Rice With Spiced Vegetable Curry Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and flavorful Jain dinner featuring creamy paneer, aromatic coconut rice, and a spiced vegetable curry, perfect for weight gain and meeting nutritional goals.

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer
• 250 ml Coconut Milk
• 500 ml Water
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 500g Cauliflower
• 500 g Ghee
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 100g Garam Masala
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a pan and toast cumin seeds until aromatic.
2. Step 2: Add the basmati rice and lightly sauté for 1-2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Add coconut milk, water, and a pinch of salt to the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 15 minutes until the rice is fluffy and fragrant.
4. Step 4: In another pan, heat the remaining ghee and sauté the carrots, green beans, and cauliflower for 5 minutes.
5. Step 5: Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, green chili, and a pinch of salt to the vegetables. Stir well and add 1/4 cup water. Cover and allow the curry to simmer for 10 minutes.
6. Step 6: In the same pan, gently fold in the paneer cubes and cook for 5 minutes, ensuring the paneer absorbs the curry flavors.
7. Step 7: Serve the creamy coconut rice topped with spiced vegetable curry and garnished with fresh coriander leaves.