Paneer Pulao (Rice with Paneer and Peas)
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp light cooking oil
- 1 tsp whole cumin seeds
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3-4 green cardamom pods
- 1 medium-sized onion finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- salt to taste
- 1 small-sized tomato finely chopped
- 400 gms paneer cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 2 cups Basmati rice washed and drained thoroughly
- 3 and 1/2 cups water
- a handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Heat oil in a wide non-stick pan and add in cumin seeds, cinnamon stick and cardamom pods. Once they start to sizzle, add in onions and fry until lightly browned.
- Add in the spices and salt, and fry for a few seconds to mix well. Now add in the chopped tomato and paneer, and stir-fry for a couple of minutes until the paneer starts to brown along the edges.
- Add in the peas, rice and water, give it a quick stir, and let it cook covered on medium-low heat until all the water evaporates.
- Once the rice has cooked, gently fluff it out with a fork and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves. Serve warm.