Paneer Pulao

 

Paneer Pulao

Ingredients

Basmati Rice                                                                                           2 cups  Paneer                                                                                                    250gms

Carrot                                                                                                     1/4 cup

Beans                                                                                                     1/4 cup

Capsicum                                                                                               1/4 cup

Onion                                                                                                 2 (medium)

Green Chillies                                                                                    3 (slits or paste)

Cinnamon                                                                                         1 small piece

Cloves                                                                                                       2

Fennel seeds                                                                                         1/4 tsp

Oil                                                                                                          2 tbsp

Butter                                                                                                     2 tbsp

Coriander Leaves                                                                              To Garnish

Preparation

Wash, drain and cook the Basmati rice adding salt , 1tsp ghee(optional). Allow it to cool.

Cut the vegetables into shapes of your choice but not too large :-P and onions into thin slices.

Cut the Paneer into cubes or ready made paneer cubes, fry it till it turns light brown colour and put in a bowl of warm water for 10 - 15 minutes. This keeps paneer softer and tasty ! Keep a piece of paneer to be grated and added to the rice when it is ready.

Take a kadai , heat oil and butter, add fennel seeds,cinnamon & cloves. When it splutters, add onion, saute well till it becomes golden brown (add a pinch of salt). 

Add the green chillies (slit or paste)saute it, add the vegetables, salt and mix it well and close the kadai with a lid. Keep stiring often till the vegetables become tender.

Now add all these mixture to the rice and blend well, add the paneer pieces, grated paneer and stir evenly.

Garnish with fresh Coriander leaves !

A simple beetroot dish with this Pulao prepared by my Mom

                                                    Beetroot              - 1 cup (cut into small pieces)

                                                    Ginger                  - 1 piece (cut into small pieces)

                                                    Garlic                   - 3 to 4   (cut into small pieces)

                                                    Mustard seeds      - 1/4 tsp

                                                    Tamarind              - size of a gooseberry

                                                    Jaggery                - 1 & 1/2 tsp (grated)

                                                     Salt                      - To taste

                                                     Oil                       - 4tsp

Take a kadai, heat oil, add the beetroot pieces, saute well till it becomes tender and keep it aside.

Keep the kadai on medium flame, add mustard seeds. When it splutters, add ginger and garlic, fry it.

Add the tamarind juice,grated jaggery and allow it boil for 2-3 minutes. Now add the sauteed beetroot and blend well. Garnish with curry leaves.