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Paneer & Chicken Butter Masala & Rice
Paneer & Chicken Butter Masala & Rice

Paneer & Chicken Butter Masala & Rice

with Baby Spinach & Almonds

Paneer - mild, creamy and oh-so versatile! This soft Indian cheese holds its shape when cooking, making it perfect for grilling, frying or soaking up the flavours of a rich sauce. The options are endless with this delicious vegetarian protein that’s packed with flavour potential! Add it to your curry tonight for the cosiest comfort meal!

Tags:
Chef's Choice
Allergens:
Milk
Almond

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always read product labels for the most up-to-date allergen information. Visit hellofresh.com.au/foodinfo for allergen and ingredient information. If you have received a substitute ingredient, please be aware allergens may have changed.

Preparation Time25 minutes
Cooking Time20 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

1 packet

Baby Spinach Leaves

1 packet

Basmati Rice

(May be present: Gluten, Soy, Wheat.)

1

Brown Onion

1 sachet

Mild North Indian Spice Blend

(Contains: Milk;)

1

Carrot

330 g

Chicken Breast

1 packet

Coriander

1 packet

Flaked Almonds

(Contains: Almond; May be present: Soy, Brazil nut, Cashew, Hazelnut, Macadamia, Milk, Peanuts, Pecan, Pine nut, Pistachio, Sesame, Walnut.)

3

Garlic

1 packet

Light Cooking Cream

(Contains: Milk;)

1 sachet

Mumbai Spice Blend

1

Paneer Cheese

(Contains: Milk;)

1 packet

Tomato Paste

Not included in your delivery

20 g

butter

(Contains: Milk;)

1.5 cup

water (for the rice)

¼ cup

water (for the sauce)

1 tsp

honey

1 drizzle

olive oil

Nutritional Values

Calories1040 kcal
Energy (kJ)4370 kJ
Fat48.4 g
of which saturates26.8 g
Carbohydrate85.2 g
of which sugars22.8 g
Dietary Fibre13.1 g
Protein64 g
Sodium1060 mg
The average adult daily energy intake is 8700 kJ

Utensils

Large Non-Stick Pan
Lid
Medium Pan

Cooking Steps

Cook the rice
1

• In a medium saucepan, add the water (for the rice) and bring to the boil. • Add basmati rice. Stir, cover with a lid and reduce heat to low. • Cook for 12 minutes, then remove from heat. • Keep covered, until rice is tender and water is absorbed, 12 minutes.

TIP: The rice will finish cooking in its own steam, so don't peek!

Get prepped & cook the paneer
2

• While the rice is cooking, cut paneer into bite-sized chunks. • Roughly chop brown onion. Thinly slice carrot into half-moons. Finely chop garlic. Cut chicken breast into 2cm chunks. • In a large frying pan, heat a generous drizzle of olive oil over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, cook paneer, tossing occasionally, until golden brown, 2-4 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

Cook the curry
3

• Return frying pan to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook chicken, tossing occasionally, until cooked through, 3-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate. • Wipe out pan and return to medium-high heat with a drizzle of olive oil. Cook onion and carrot, tossing, until golden, 4-5 minutes. • Add garlic, tomato paste, Mumbai spice blend, mild North Indian spice blend (see ingredients) and the honey and cook until fragrant, 1 minute. • Reduce heat to medium, then stir in light cooking cream and the water (for the sauce). Return cooked paneer and chicken to the pan. Simmer until thickened, 2-3 minutes. • Remove pan from heat, then stir in the butter, a pinch of pepper and baby spinach leaves, until spinach is just wilted, 1 minute.

TIP: The chicken is cooked when it is no longer pink inside.

Finish & serve
4

• Divide basmati rice between bowls. Top with chicken and paneer masala. • Garnish with flaked almonds. Tear over coriander leaves to serve. Enjoy!

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