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    Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pulao

    Published: Apr 29, 2019 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 11 Comments

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    This Paneer Pulao Recipe is an easy and healthy rice dish that goes perfectly for lunch boxes and even for small parties. Paneer pulao is prepared by shallow frying the paneer cubes and then cooking with rice and some spices.

    This pulao is my kids favourite, especially my younger one loves paneer very much. If I give him paneer daily also, he will not say no. So, I make sure to make either this pulao or paneer butter masala for him at least once a week.

    Sending this as my 24th Day recipe to Blogging Marathon. Only two days left to complete this wonderful Biryanis /Pulao/Khichdi theme.

     Paneer Pulao Recipe

     

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    Ingredients:

    • Basmati rice- 1 cup
    • Paneer /cottage cheese – 250 grams
    • Ginger garlic paste- 2tsp
    • Sliced onions- 1
    • Slit green chillies- 4
    • Bay leaves- 2
    • Cloves- 4
    • Cinnamon stick- ½ inch
    • Cardamom pods- 2
    • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
    • Shah Jeera – 1tsp
    • Garam masala- 1tsp
    • Saffron strands
    • Milk – 4tbsp
    • Ghee- 4tbsp
    • Oil- 1tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Coriander leaves- a handful
    • Mint leaves- a handful

     Paneer Pulao Recipe

    Preparation:

    Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15 minutes.

    First, cut the paneer into small bite-size cubes and keep aside.

    Heat a pan with ghee and fry the paneer cubes until they turn into a light golden-brown colour. Keep the cubes aside in a bowl.

    Soak saffron strands in 4tbsp of warm milk.

    Meanwhile slice the onions, green chillies and keep aside.

    Heat a non-stick pan, add ghee, oil once they heat, add shah jeera along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and cardamom pods.

    Next add the sliced onions, green chillies and sauté them till onions change its colour.

    Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes.

    Drain the water from the rice and add to the saucepan and mix gently without

    breaking the rice and fry for a minute.

    Add the fried paneer cubes along with mint and coriander leaves. Mix well.

    Add saffron milk, 1 ½ cup hot water and salt according to taste and mix well.

    Cover with lid and cook on low flame for 15 minutes or till the rice is cooked.

    Then gently fluff up the rice with fork and transfer into a serving plate and enjoy delicious Paneer pulao recipe with a simple raita or any curry.

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     Paneer Pulao Recipe

     

    Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pulao

    This Paneer Pulao Recipe is an easy and healthy rice dish that goes perfectly for lunch boxes and even for small parties. Paneer pulao is prepared by shallow frying the paneer cubes and then cooking with rice and some spices.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Main Course, Pulao, Rice Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4 People
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Basmati rice- 1 cup
    • Paneer /cottage cheese – 250 grams
    • Ginger garlic paste- 2tsp
    • Sliced onions- 1
    • Slit green chillies- 4
    • Bay leaves- 2
    • Cloves- 4
    • Cinnamon stick- ½ inch
    • Cardamom pods- 2
    • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
    • Shah Jeera – 1tsp
    • Garam masala- 1tsp
    • Saffron strands
    • Milk – 4tbsp
    • Ghee- 4tbsp
    • Oil- 1tsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Coriander leaves- a handful
    • Mint leaves- a handful

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15 minutes.
    • First, cut the paneer into small bite-size cubes and keep aside.
    • Heat a pan with ghee and fry the paneer cubes until they turn into a light golden-brown colour. Keep the cubes aside in a bowl.
    • Soak saffron strands in 4tbsp of warm milk.
    • Meanwhile slice the onions, green chillies and keep aside.
    • Heat a non-stick pan, add ghee, oil once they heat, add shah jeera along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and cardamom pods.
    • Next add the sliced onions, green chillies and sauté them till onions change its colour.
    • Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes.
    • Drain the water from the rice and add to the saucepan and mix gently without
    • breaking the rice and fry for a minute.
    • Add the fried paneer cubes along with mint and coriander leaves. Mix well.
    • Add 1 ½ cup hot water and salt according to taste and mix well.
    • Cover with lid and cook on low flame for 15 minutes or till the rice is cooked.
    • Then gently fluff up the rice with fork and transfer into a serving plate and enjoy delicious Paneer pulao recipe with a simple raita or any curry.
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    1. Vaishali Sabnani

      April 29, 2019 at 3:31 am

      Paneer pulao is a classic one ! I am
      Sure this marathon we have seen a Paneer pulao on each and every blog .
      The pics look great and are tempting me to make some right away .

      Reply
    2. sushma

      May 01, 2019 at 4:19 pm

      Panner pulao looks too good. The pics look soo tempting. Lovely pick.

      Reply
    3. Suma Gandlur

      May 01, 2019 at 7:18 pm

      That is one eye and palate pleasing dish. the paneer pulao looks lovely and the flavorful dish fits in any celebratory meal.

      Reply
    4. harini

      May 02, 2019 at 2:38 pm

      Superb looking pulao. I love how the paneer cubes look perfectly browned and the flavors must have been amazing too.

      Reply
    5. Gayathri Kumar

      May 03, 2019 at 3:07 pm

      I too love paneer and can have it daily without any complaint. This pulao looks so irresistible and super inviting.

      Reply
    6. Renu

      May 04, 2019 at 7:52 pm

      Love paneer and with rice you have made a wonderful and a tempting combination. yummy share.

      Reply
    7. Sharmila Kingsly

      May 05, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Paneer pulao looks totally good .indeed a yumm lunch box dish..

      Reply
    8. Srivalli Jetti

      May 06, 2019 at 8:46 am

      Wow the paneer pulao looks excellent and nice to know Sathya loves this. The pictures have turned out very good Pavani.

      Reply
    9. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      May 17, 2019 at 6:22 pm

      Paneer pulao looks so inviting, especially the golden brown paneer. drooling here.

      Reply
    10. Swati

      May 31, 2019 at 5:26 am

      Such a delcious and tempting treat with paneer pieces. I am sure kids will love this pulao.Light and wholesome !!

      Reply
    11. Kalyani

      June 06, 2019 at 9:12 am

      my kids will be a very happy lot if I make this for them ! loved the close up shots and the entire recipe too !

      Reply

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