Paneer Pulao
- Paneer - 200 gms
- Basmati rice - 1 cup ( soaked )
- Onions - 2 nos ( thinly sliced )
- Cumin seeds - 1/2 tsp
- Carrots - 1/2 cup
- Beans - 1/2 cup
- Peas - 1/2 cup
- Green chilli - 4 nos
- Garam masala - 1 tsp
- Oil - 3 tbsp
- Ghee - 2 Tsp
- Mint leaves
- Coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- Bay leaf
- Cardamom
- Cloves
- Peppercorns
- Cinnamon
- Water - 2 cups
- Salt - 1 tsp
- To a pan, add 2 tbsp of oil and fry the paneer pieces on medium flame till they are golden brown in color
- Soak the basmati rice for about 30 minutes
- Heat a pressure cooker with some oil and ghee, roast the whole spices
- Add onions and green chilies and fry them till they are golden brown in color
- Add the vegetables and saute them
- Add salt, garam masala powder, mint leaves and coriander leaves and saute them
- Add the fried paneer pieces and mix well
- Add the soaked basmati rice, add water and mix well. Pressure cook for one whistle on medium flame
- Let the Pulao rest for 10 mins without opening the lid
- Serve it hot with onion raita