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Paneer Korma
with spinach / basmati rice

Active: 40 min Total: 40 min
Korma is a classic Indian-style curry with paneer and potatoes simmered in rich gravy. A quick spice mix infuses the dish with flavor and color, and a topping of yogurt gives it a tart, fresh finish. This meal was first featured in 2017.
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Ingredients

Metric
Servings:
4
Indian Spice Mix:
  • Curry powder, mild - 2 tsp
  • Garam masala - 1 tsp
  • Turmeric, ground (opt) - 1/2 tsp
  • Salt - 1/2 tsp
  • Chili powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Cumin - 1/4 tsp
Paneer Korma:
  • Water - 1 3/4 cups
  • Rice, uncooked basmati - 1 cup
  • Garlic - 2 cloves , chopped
  • Shallots - 2 cloves , diced
  • Ginger - 1/2 tsp , grated
  • Potatoes, russet - 3/4 lb , peeled and cubed
  • Cilantro - 3 Tbsp , leaves torn
  • Paneer - 12 oz , cubed (sub tofu)
  • Butter - 1 Tbsp (sub ghee)
  • Indian spice mix (ingredients listed separately) - 1 1/2 Tbsp
  • Stock, any type - 1 1/2 cup
  • Coconut milk, light - 1 cup
  • Spinach, baby - 5 oz
  • Lime juice - 1 tsp
  • Yogurt, plain or Greek - 1/4 cup

Prep

  1. Make rice - Fill a saucepan with water and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and then add rice. Bring to a simmer, cover, turn heat down to low, and cook until rice has absorbed all the liquid, 15 to 18 minutes. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  2. Make Indian spice mix - Combine curry powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, chili powder, and cumin. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  3. Garlic / Shallots / Ginger - Prep as directed and combine. (Can be done up to 5 days ahead)
  4. Potatoes / Cilantro - Prep as directed and store separately. If not cooking immediately, soak potatoes in water to prevent them from turning brown. (Can be done 1 day ahead)
  5. Paneer - Cube paneer.

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Make

  1. Heat a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add butter and then garlic, shallots, and ginger to melted butter. Saute for 1 minute and then add spice mix . Saute until spices are toasted and fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes more.
  2. Add potatoes, stock, and coconut milk and give it a stir. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and simmer until potatoes are tender, 10 to 12 minutes.
  3. When potatoes are tender, add paneer and spinach to pan. Continue cooking, covered, until paneer is warmed through and spinach is wilted. Remove pan from heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and season with some additional salt and lime juice, if needed.
  4. If rice was made ahead, reheat in microwave.
  5. Serve korma over rice with cilantro and yogurt on top. Enjoy!

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