How to make protein-rich Paneer Pulao for summer lunch

During summer months, preparing a protein-rich lunch is no less than a hectic task. To make it easy for you, we have got this Paneer Pulao recipe that can be easily made in a cooker in less than 20 minutes. Scroll down to read the recipe.

1 cup rice, 150–200 g paneer, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1/4 cup green peas, 1/4 cup carrot, 1–2 green chilies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp curd, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1-2 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 2 tsp ghee, 2 cups water, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves

Heat 1 tsp ghee in the pressure cooker.

Lightly fry paneer cubes till golden. Remove and keep aside.

Add the remaining ghee along with cumin, bay leaf, clove, and cinnamon. Sauté for 30 seconds.

Add onion, sauté till golden. Also add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and cook for a minute.

Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and curd. Cook till oil separates.

Add peas, carrots, and soaked rice. Sauté for 2 minutes.

Add water and garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well, top it with fried paneer and pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.

Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with curd and pickles.