Paneer Pulao Recipe

Paneer Pulao Recipe Ingredients

What Ingredients do I Need for Paneer Pulao?

• 0.5 cup Paneer ( fresh ) - default
• 0.5 cup Rice, Parboiled, Milled ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tbsp Mustard Oil ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tbsp Peas, Fresh ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tbsp Tomato, Ripe, Local ( frozen ) - default
• 1 tbsp Onion, Stalk ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tbsp Carrot, Orange ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tsp Ginger, Fresh ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tsp Garlic, Big Cloves ( fresh ) - default
• 1 tsp Chillies, Green - All Varieties ( fresh ) - default

Instructions: How to Make Paneer Pulao

• Prep

  Soak the Basmati rice for 30 minutes and drain. Marinate paneer cubes with a pinch of salt and chili powder, then lightly shallow-fry them.

• Tempering

  Heat the oil/ghee in a small pot. Add whole spices and sauté until fragrant. Add sliced onions and cook until translucent.

• Masala

  Add ginger-garlic paste and ground spices (Garam Masala, Turmeric, Chili) and cook briefly. Add mixed vegetables (peas/carrots) and sauté.

• Rice & Water

  Add the drained rice and sauté gently for 1 minute.8 Add the required water (typically 1 cup per 1/2 cup of rice) and salt.

• Cook

  Bring to a boil, cover tightly, and simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked.

• Finish

  Gently fold in the fried paneer cubes before serving.

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