Palak Paneer Rice ( Baby and Toddler Recipe)

This rice delicacy is appealing to most infants because of its bright green colour. Spinach provides the much needed iron and folic acid for your growing baby while paneer is a good source of calcium. This nourishing rice serves as a full meal for lunch or dinner keeping your baby satiated for a longer time.
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Cooking Time: 15 mins
Makes 1 cup
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Ingredients

1/4 cup rice (chawal)
1/4 cup spinach (palak) , chopped
1/4 cup chopped paneer (cottage cheese)
a pinch cumin seeds (jeera)
1/2 tsp ghee or
salt to taste

Method

1. Heat the ghee in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
2. When the seeds crackle, add the rice and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes.
3. Add the spinach, paneer, salt and 1 cup of water and pressure cook for 2 to 3 whistles. Mix well and serve lukewarm with fresh curds or dal.

Nutrient values for 1 cup

Amt	Energy	Protein	Cho	Fat	Vit-A	Vit-C	Calcium	Iron	F.Acid	Fibre
98 gm	275 kcal	8.1 gm	34.7 gm	11.5 gm	887.0 mcg	4.8 mg	195.9 mg	0.4 mg	19.2 mcg	0.2 gm