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Paneer Matar Pulao

Name: How to cook Paneer Matar Pulao - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 people
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

Anamika Banerjee

Paneer Matar Pulao

Very simple & easiest way to pamper yourself a bit with a little bit of everything

Ingredient

Food ration :

2 people

Cooking time :

20-30 mins

200 gms

Paneer: Sliced into Cubes (small): Marinated & Gently Sautéd

1/2-1 Cup

Fresh Green Peas (Frozen is also good)

4 Cups

Black Peppercorns: Freshly Cracked

1.5-2 tbsps

Cashews: Halved/Broken: Optional

1 tsp

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

First up: In a bowl- Was & Soak the measured Rice for about 30-40 mins time- Set aside for later use...Keep rest all other ingredients handy for use, one after the other

* Step 2

In a frying pan: Add in the oil, heat up over the medium flame & then add in the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, red chillies, salt, black peppers & red chilli powder- sauté gently for 5-6 mins time stirring continuously- Let it cool down once done, blend it to a smooth paste

* Step 3

Transfer it to a large mixing bowl: Add in the paneer slices & green peas to it, coat well & set aside for about 45-60 mins time with the lid on- in this marinade

* Step 4

In a large saucepan/frying pan over the medium-high flame : Add in the oil/ghee, then goes in the tempering spices- allow it to crackle & release its fine aroma- Add in the Blended mixture of Paneer & peas to it- Sauté nicely

* Step 5

Add in some more salt (if required), sugar, turmeric and red chilli powders & sauté until the oil surfaces up to the pan- Add some water to it to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan

* Step 6

Once nicely cooked: Add in the soaked rice to it & continue sautéing until well combined & cooked along with the Rice & sautéed spices mixture, paneer & green peas, add in the slit chillies & keep sautéing

* Step 7

Now, add in the measured water & mix everything well together until nicely combined & check the seasonings at this point to ensure, all are well incorporated & balanced

* Step 8

Cover & cook for about another 10-15 mins time, lower the flame to low-medium, until it’s almost done- check in between & stir gently and occasionally- Once done: Turn off the flame

* Step 9

Let it sit on the hot oven for another 10-12 mins time before serving it piping hot with your choicest raita, Chutney or something similar...

* Step 10

Garnish with some freshly chopped coriander & mint leaves or sliced onions & lemon wedges, a handful of roasted cashews/walnuts, etc....Enjoy your meal