Paneer Fried Rice

Back to blogging after a long hiatus! Spending time with my Toddler after work seems to have taken precedence over my cooking interests these days :)
Hence I tend to look for simple recipes that does not take too much effort and cooking time. Paneer is one of our favorite and I always look forward to trying exciting recipes with it.This recipe is very close to the restaurant style Fried rice.If you have the veggies cut and the rice pre-cooked, this can be made in less than 15 mins.

Time:Making Time (15 mins)

Difficulty level:Very Easy

Ingredients:

• Basmati Rice - 1 cup
• Mixed Vegetables (Carrots,Grean Peas,Cabbage,Beans,Capsicum) - 1 cup finely chopped
• Spring Onions - 1/2 cup finely chopped 
• Ginger,Garlic paste - 1 tsp
• Garlic Cloves - 3-4 finely chopped
• White Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander - Chopped
• Oil/Butter - 3 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Preparation:

1. Soak the basmati rice in water for 10-15 mins,drain the water and keep aside.
2. Cook the rice separately in a pressure cooker in the ratio of 1(rice):1.5(water) cups and keep aside.Once cooked, spread the rice in a plate and let it cool down.
3. Cut the paneer into small cubes and fry it in a tsp of oil till it starts turning brown.Drain it in a paper towel and keep aside.
4. In a pan, add 3 tbsp butter/oil,ginger-garlic paste,spring onions along with garlic and saute for 2-3 mins
5. Add the mixed vegetables and fry until the vegetables are half-cooked, and the raw smell disappears.
6. Then add white pepper powder,black pepper powder and salt to taste and stir well.
7. Add the fried paneer cubes along with the cooked rice and stir well.
8. Cook for 2-3 mins and switch off the flame.
9. Garnish it with Chopped Coriander leaves.(optional)
10. Serve with Raita or Side Dish like Manchurian.

Paneer Fried Rice