Spinach-Paneer-Peas Pulao

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice - 2 1/2 Cups
Spinach - 2 Packets or 1 Bunch
Paneer- 1 Cup (Cut into small cubes)
Onions - 2 (Medium Size)
Green Chillies - 4
Ginger-garlic Paste - 2 tsp.
Tomato - 1 (Big Size)
Coriander Leaves - Few (Optional)
Mint Leaves - Few (Optional)
Red Chilli Powder - 1 tsp.
Garam Masala Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Salt - According To Taste
Oil - 2 tbsp.
Ghee - 2 tbsp.

Seasoning Ingredients:
Bay Leaves - 2
Cloves - 3
Cardamom - 3
Cinnamon Sticks - 2
Cumin Seeds - 1/2 tsp.
Fennel Seeds/Sombu - 1/2 tsp.

Method:
Soak the basmati rice for 30 mins and drain the water.Set it aside.Wash the spinach thoroughly in cold water and chop finely.Set it aside.Chop the onions,tomatoes,slit green chillies,grind ginger and garlic into a paste together and keep it aside.Heat a pressure cooker with oil and ghee and add all the seasoning ingredients.Let it fry for few seconds.Then add onions,green chillies and a pinch of salt.Fry it till the onions turn into golden brown.Now add ginger-garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away.Add the chopped tomato,coriander leaves,mint leaves and a pinch of salt and  fry till they get mushy.Now add the finely chopped spinach,red chilli powder,garam masala powder and some salt and let it cook for 5 mins.Add the paneer cubes and stir it well.Let this cook for another 2 to 3 mins.Then add 5 cups of water and let it boil.When its boiling,add the rice and mix it well.Before closing the pressure cooker,check for the seasoning.If required add more chilli powder and salt and stir it well.Close the cooker and let it cook for 1 whistle.Then reduce the flame to low and let it cook for  2 mins.Turn off the stove and wait for the pressure to release.Delicious palak-paneer-matar pulao is ready.Serve it with pepper chicken masala.

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