How to make protein-rich Paneer Pulao for summer lunch
Paneer Pulao Recipe
During summer months, preparing a protein-rich lunch is no less than a hectic task. To make it easy for you, we have got this Paneer Pulao recipe that can be easily made in a cooker in less than 20 minutes. Scroll down to read the recipe.
Ingredients required
1 cup rice, 150–200 g paneer, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1/4 cup green peas, 1/4 cup carrot, 1–2 green chilies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp curd, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1-2 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 2 tsp ghee, 2 cups water, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves
Step 1
Heat 1 tsp ghee in the pressure cooker.
Step 2
Lightly fry paneer cubes till golden. Remove and keep aside.
Step 3
Add the remaining ghee along with cumin, bay leaf, clove, and cinnamon. Sauté for 30 seconds.
Step 4
Add onion, sauté till golden. Also add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and cook for a minute.
Step 5
Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and curd. Cook till oil separates.
Step 6
Add peas, carrots, and soaked rice. Sauté for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add water and garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well, top it with fried paneer and pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.
Step 8
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with curd and pickles.
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