Paneer Pulao Recipe (Paneer Rice)

Name: Paneer Pulao Recipe (Paneer Rice)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1½ cups basmati rice ((read notes to use other kind)); 2½ cups water for stovetop pressure cooker ((3 cups for pot, 1¾ cups + 2 tbsp for instant pot)); ½ teaspoon salt ((adjust to taste)); 2 tablespoons oil (or ghee as needed); 1 large onion (sliced thin (optional)); 1 to 2 green chilies ((omit for kids)); ½ cup green peas; ½ cup carrots; 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste; ¼ cup coriander leaves (fine chopped); 12 to 15 mint leaves (fine chopped); 1 small bay leaf; ½ teaspoon cumin seeds; 3 to 4 green cardamoms; 6 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon; 1 small star anise ((biryani flower)); 1½ cup paneer ( cubes); 1½ tablespoon oil; ¾ teaspoon ginger garlic paste; ¼ teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon garam masala; salt as needed; 1 tablespoon gram flour; ¼ to ½ kasuri methi ((dried fenugreek leaves))

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Paneer pulao is a delicious one pot rice pilaf made with spices and veggies, topped with crisp pan fried paneer. Make this delicious dish for a quick dinner.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:21:03 GMT