Paneer Matar Masala Pulao in cooker
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Paneer Matar Masala Pulao in cooker - This Paneer Spicy Rice is a great one for not just parties and weekends. It has the great aroma of Ghee and spices and has a combined taste of sour, strong and spicy. The Onions we add give a tang to the Rice.
Pulaos are of various kinds. They can be made with various kinds of ingredients. That is how I have created this Rice. It is quite a simple recipe.
Usually, Rice is made as Paneer Rice or Peas Rice or combining both. This recipe mixes both too but the method and the ingredients vary a little.
This Paneer Spicy Peas Rice tastes great with cool Raitha.
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Tips
Paneer:
Fry Paneer pieces until they turn light golden. If they are fried too much, they do not absorb the spices for the Rice.
Peas:
I have used frozen Green peas so added them at the very end. If you are using fresh Peas, add them immediately after the Onions are fried.
Basmati:
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I used Basmati Rice, soaked for an hour. This Rice takes 1.5 cups of Water per cup if cooked in a pressure cooker. It becomes too soft if you use 2 cups of water.
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If you are using Sona Masuri Rice, then add 2 cups of water to one cup of soaked Rice. Cook to two whistles on high flame, a third whistle on low flame and then let it rest for 20 minutes.
Ghee-Oil:
I have used Ghee to get a balanced taste to the Rice but you could use Oil or both.
Marinated Onions and Green Chillies:
The Onions and Green Chillies, soaked in Vinegar/Lemon Juice, when added to the Pulao, add a dash of tangy taste to the Rice. But, if you don’t like Onions, you can skip them.
Paneer Matar Masala Pulao in cooker - Recipe Video
Paneer Matar Masala Pulao in cooker
Prep Time 5 mins- Soaking Time 1 hr
- Cook Time 20 mins
- Resting Time 20 mins
- Total Time 1 hr 45 mins
Servings 5
Ingredients
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To marinate Onions Green Chillies
- Juice of one Lemon
- 2 Green Chillies slit
- 1 Pieces of Onion.
- Salt
- 1/4 tsp Sugar
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For Rice
- 1/2 cup Ghee
- 1 Biryani Leaf
- 4 Cardamoms
- 4 Cloves
- 1 Cinnamon
- 1 tsp Black Cumin
- Nutmeg – A little
- 1/2 tsp Pepper
- 200 gm Paneer
- 2 Onions strands
- 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric
- 1/2 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
- Salt
- 1/2 cup Tomato Pieces
- 1/2 cup Frozen Peas
- 2 cup Basmati Rice soaked for an hour (1 కప్ 185 gm)
- 3 cups Water
- 2 Green Chillies Pieces
- Green Coriander Chopped - A little
Instructions
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Add all the ingredients for marinating Onions and let it rest for an hour.
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Melt Ghee and add the dry spices.
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Add Paneer pieces and fry until light golden.
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In the remaining Ghee, add Onion strands and roast until light golden.
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Add Ginger Garlic paste, fry and add Turmeric, Salt, Cumin Powder and add some water.
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In the fried Spices, add Tomato Pieces and Peas and cook for 3 minutes. Then add the soaked Rice and fry until the moisture goes away.
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Then add hot Water to the and add Green Chillies, Green Coriander, Paneer pieces and cover and cook to two whistles on a high flame. Then switch off and let it rest for 20 minutes.
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After 20 minutes, strain the marinated Onions and Green Chillies pieces and spread on Rice. Serve with cool Raitha.
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