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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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