Paneer Pulao Recipe | High Protein Pulav

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 cup paneer, cubed
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp cloves
• ½ javetri
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 2 tbsp ginger garlic, finely chopped
• 1 onion, sliced
• 3 chilli, finely chopped
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp garam masala
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 cup water
• 1½ cup basmati rice
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp coriander, finely chopped

Steps

1. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large kadai and roast 1 cup paneer in it.
2. When the paneer is roasted golden brown, set it aside.
3. In the same ghee, saute 1 tsp cumin, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp cloves, ½ javetri, ½ tsp pepper and 1 inch cinnamon until aromatic.
4. Saute 2 tbsp ginger-garlic well in it.
5. Saute 1 onion until golden brown.
6. Saute 3 chillies until aromatic.
7. Over a low flame, add ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp garam masala, ½ tsp cumin powder and 1 tsp salt and saute until aromatic.
8. Pour in 3 cups water and bring to a boil.
9. Gently mix in 1½ cups basmati rice, fried paneer, 2 tsp lemon juice and 3 tbsp coriander.
10. When the water boils, cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
11. Fluff gently, making sure the rice is not sticky.
12. Enjoy the paneer pulao alongside raita.