Welcome to a world of delicious vegetarian recipes, where we begin with the exquisite Paneer Pulao. This culinary journey explores the flavors of Indian cuisine through the art of crafting a flavorful Basmati rice dish, enriched with fragrant spices and tender paneer cubes, providing a truly satisfying experience for all vegetarian enthusiasts.”
PrintVegetarian Recipes: Flavorful Paneer Pulao
- Prep Time: 15minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 tablespoons ghee
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3–4 cardamom pods
- 3–4 cloves
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- Salt to taste
- 1 green chili, slit
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1/2 cup green peas
- 1 cup paneer cubes
- 2 cups water
- Chopped coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
Step-1 Basmati rice should be carefully washed before soaking for 30 minutes.
Step-2 In a large saucepan set over medium heat, melt the ghee. Sauté for 1-2 minutes after adding the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves.
Step-3 Sauté the thinly sliced onion after adding it until it turns transparent
Step-4 Salt, slit green chili, ginger and garlic pastes should all be added to the pan. Stir thoroughly, then add the remaining 2-3 minutes of sautéing.
Step-5 Green peas and paneer cubes should be added to the pan and cooked for two to three minutes.
Step-6 Once the rice has been drained, add it to the pan. Stir thoroughly to evenly distribute the masala over the rice.
Step-7 Mix well after adding 2 cups of water to the pan. After bringing the mixture to a boil, turn down the heat and place a tight-fitting lid on the pan.
Step-8 Cook the pulao for 15 to 20 minutes on low heat, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is done.
Step-9 Serve hot and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.