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Palak Paneer Brown Rice

VIEWS 2470

Energy (kcal) - 196

Protein (g) - 6

Carbohydrate (g) - 25

Fat (g) - 5

Khyati's Health-O-Meter Says:

Brown rice, being a great staple carbohydrate source contains an array of essential nutrients such as B vitamins, phosphorus, selenium, magnesium, etc. Compared to simply white rice, not only its fiber content is high, but also low in glycemic index, reducing the blood sugar levels to rise.  As it is in combination with palak which is good source of antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, also helps in digestion and boosts immunity. Besides containing just the calorie secrets coming from brown rice, the presence of the two herbs ginger and garlic adds more on the flavor besides it medicinal properties.

INGREDIENTS:

  • Brown Rice [raw] - 30 g
  • Palak - 7-8 leaves [cut into small pcs]
  • Garlic - ½ pod
  • Ginger - ½ inch
  • Onion - ½ [chopped]
  • Tomato - ½ [chopped]
  • Curry leaves -  4-5 no.
  • Paneer - 15 g
  • Oil - ½ tsp
  • Salt - use minimum, to taste
  • Garam masala powder (optional) - pinch
  • Water - 2 cups

DIRECTIONS:
Step 1 First wash and cut the palak into small pieces and keep aside. Step 2 Wash and soak the rice in water for 15 to 20 mins. Drain and cook the rice and keep it aside. Step 3 Now take a wok, pour some oil and when the oil is hot, add all the seasoning ingredients and fry till done.  Step 4 Now add the onions, tomatoes and cut palak and nicely mix and close with a lid. Let the whule thing cook very well. Then add small pieces of paneer. When it is done, add garam masala powder if you want and saute for a minute. Step 5 Take it wok from fire and add the rice and mix it well. Take a wok, pour some oil and put the add the curry leaves and put into palak rice and mix well. Serve with raita.

Palak Paneer Brown Rice - BY KHYATI RUPANI

10 FEB 2018
VIEWS 2470

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