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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Easy Paneer Pulao for Kids Lunch Box

    Easy Paneer Pulao for Kids Lunch Box

    Published: Aug 10, 2017 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 11 Comments

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    Easy Paneer Pulao is a great dish to make when you are planning to pack Lunch for your Kids. While I have been packing lunch for my kids ever since Konda started her school, off late it becomes little stressful with kids becoming very picky eaters. I like to work around a menu with preplanned dishes in mind.

    I haven't been able to have a proper plan for cooking on time along with regular cooking, which means I haven't been on time to post for the BM weeks. I have just started my September cooking and that has me really hooked to it. While in all that, planning something new for the kids, slipped my mind. So anything with rice is an easy one to manage, especially if it has paneer, I am sure they will love it.

    So here's one for my Kid's Delight event, guest hosted by Priya Srinivasan, themed on Kids Lunch Box Recipes. This weekend we were traveling and Konda stayed back with Amma. Amma managed her school lunch with this easy and quick Paneer dish. The next two days are going to be similar ones, all clicked with my phone. So excuse the pictures if they are different!

    We are starting our BM#79, week 2. I skipped doing it for week 1 as I completely forgot that I will be traveling and nothing was ready. Managed to do these for this week.

    Easy Paneer Pulao
    Easy Paneer Pulao

    Ingredients Needed

    1 cup Basmati Rice
    1/2 cup Onions
    1/2 cup Tomato
    3 nos Green Chilies
    1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    2 Cloves
    1 inch Cinnamon
    1 Cardamom
    1 Bay Leaf
    Salt to taste
    1 cup Paneer cubes
    1/2 tsp Garam Masala
    2 tsp Cooking Oil
    1/2 tsp Butter

    Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins.
    In a Pressure Cooker, saute the whole spices in butter and oil. Then add Onion juliennes, till slightly browned.
    Add slit green chilies, ginger garlic paste and saute well.
    Add the tomatoes, salt and let the tomatoes get cooked. Takes about a couple of mins.
    Now add the drained rice, garam masala and paneer cubes.
    Add 2 cups water and adjust the spices.
    Cover with lid and cook for 3 whistles.
    Once the pressure falls, fluff and pack.
    Paneer Pulao

    Easy Paneer Pulao
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    Easy Paneer Pulao

    This Easy Paneer Pulao is a quick and simple pulao to make for your kids' packed lunchbox. This pulao is protein rich with the paneer added and kids get excited when they get it in their lunch box as well.
    Course Lunch Box, Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine India
    By Cook Method Pressure Cooker
    Occasion Kids Lunch Box
    By Diet Kid Friendly, Protein Rich
    Dish Type Kids Lunch Box
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • 1/2 cup Onions
    • 1/2 cup Tomato
    • 3 nos Green Chilies
    • 1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 2 Cloves
    • 1 inch Cinnamon
    • 1 Cardamom
    • 1 Bay leaf
    • Salt to taste
    • 1 cup Paneer cubes
    • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1/2 tsp Butter

    Instructions

    • Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins.
    • In a Pressure Cooker, saute the whole spices in butter and oil. Then add Onion juliennes, till slightly browned.
    • Add slit green chilies, ginger garlic paste and saute well.
    • Add the tomatoes, salt and let the tomatoes get cooked. Takes about a couple of mins.
    • Now add the drained rice, garam masala and paneer cubes.
    • Add 2 cups water and adjust the spices.
    • Cover with lid and cook for 3 whistles.
    • Once the pressure falls, fluff and pack.
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    Comments

    1. vaishalisabnani says

      August 10, 2017 at 5:22 pm

      A complete meal , perfect for kids lunch box . Will make this one for Juhi .

      Reply
    2. Sandhiya says

      August 12, 2017 at 9:51 pm

      Never tried paneer pulao in pressure cooker so far, Sounds simple and delicious. Bookmarked to try.

      Reply
    3. Sharmila - The Happie Friends Potpourri Corner says

      August 16, 2017 at 3:11 pm

      Paneer Pulao and chips makes an awesome Combo!! Beautiful Lunch Box..

      Reply
    4. Sapana says

      August 16, 2017 at 10:57 pm

      My girls love any kind of rice. This paneer rice looks so delicious.

      Reply
    5. Mayuri Patel says

      August 19, 2017 at 2:25 am

      A healthy, wholesome meal with good protein and carbs.

      Reply
    6. Preeti says

      August 19, 2017 at 12:51 pm

      Love paneer pulao specially with curd.

      Reply
    7. Anlet Prince says

      August 21, 2017 at 11:22 am

      I am sure even picky eaters would love paneer pulao...

      Reply
    8. ruchi indu says

      August 24, 2017 at 3:56 pm

      Awesome lunch-box combo. I have never tried this together in pressure cooker. Always make the rice and paneer mix separate. Need to try this.

      Reply
    9. Sowmya:) says

      August 25, 2017 at 5:40 pm

      I am always planning to make paneer pulao but end up using it for other dishes. This one looks so awesome! Will bookmark this for September!

      Reply
    10. Anonymous says

      August 28, 2017 at 7:27 pm

      My kids love anything with paneer.And with that potato chips, it will ensure an empty lunch box!

      Reply
    11. Priya Srinivasan says

      September 28, 2017 at 1:22 am

      looks yumm valli, i love how quick these one pot rice meals gets done! life-savers!

      Reply

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