Moti Pulao is simple ghee rice decked with deep fried paneer balls and is offered as prasad during festivals. The simple rice dish makes an excellent feast for a party as well.
Course Dinner, Main Dish - Rice
Cuisine North Indian
Keyword Ghee Rice
By Cook Method Stovetop
Occasion Festival Meal
By Diet Kid Friendly
Dish Type Paneer Dishes
Author Srivalli
Ingredients
For the Moti/Fried Paneer Balls
1cupPaneer
2tbspCashew Nuts powder
Salt to taste
1tspPeppercorns
Ghee for frying
1/2tspCumin Powder
1tbspCorn Flour
For the Rice
1cupBasmati Rice
2cupsWater
2Cloves
1inchCinnamon
2nos Cardamom
1Bay leaf
Few Strands Saffron
1Mace
Salt to taste
1Marathi Mogga
2tspGhee
1tspCumin seeds
2tbspMilk
For Garnish
5 to 6 Cashews Nuts
5 to 6 Almond
Instructions
Making the Moti/ Fried Paneer Balls
Grate/mash the Paneer.
Add cashew nut powder, corn flour, cumin powder, pepper powder, and salt. Mix properly and make into small balls.
Deep fry in medium hot ghee till light golden brown.
Making the Rice
Wash and Soak the rice for 15 to 20 mins.
Heat ghee in a nonstick pan. Roast the nuts and keep it aside.
Next, add all the whole spices and saute for a few minutes.
Once it starts to crackle, add the soaked rice. Mix it lightly and then add water and salt.
Soak the saffron in warm in milk. When the rice is almost done, sprinkle the saffron on top and cook till it's done.
When the rice is done, arrange the fried paneer balls and roasted nuts on top and offer as prasad.