By: Payal
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Paneer is one of those ingredients that never disappoints - it fits into just about any meal, from weeknight dinners to festive spreads.
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This high-protein paneer pulao is not only comforting but also full of flavour. It is a quick, wholesome one-pot dish you can turn to anytime. Recipe below.
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Half cup of Basmati rice
1 cup water
100-150 grams paneer, cubed
2-3 black peppercorns
Half-inch cinnamon stick
Half teaspoon cumin seeds
2 bay leaves (tej patta)
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2 green cardamoms
2 green chillies
1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 onions, sliced
Salt to taste
Half tsp of garam masala
Ghee to fry paneer
Some coriander leaves for garnishing
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Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for at least 15 minutes. This helps the grains cook evenly and stay fluffy.
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Add a bit of ghee to a pan and shallow fry the paneer cubes. Let them turn golden and slightly crisp on the edges. Remove and set aside.
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Add a little more ghee to the same pan. Toss in bay leaves, cardamoms, black peppercorns and cinnamon. Roast until they start to pop and smell aromatic.
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Throw in sliced onions, green chillies, and ginger-garlic paste. Saute everything until the onions soften and turn golden.
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Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan. Sprinkle in salt and garam masala. Pour in the water and give everything a gentle stir.
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Once the rice is cooked through and all the water is absorbed, stir in the fried paneer cubes. Let it all sit together for two minutes. Turn off the heat and top with fresh coriander.
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Scoop it onto a plate and enjoy your high-protein paneer pulao. It is filling and flavour-packed and does not need a side — unless you are in the mood for some raita.
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