Mattar Paneer Pulao Recipe by Chef Zakir
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Mattar Pulao is a Pakistani favourite and a staple rice dish. Here it has been enhanced by addition of fried Paneer. This is a nice twist in the regular peas pulao recipe. It makes a perfect side dish on a family dinner and a absolute favorite main meal on a week day. Must try the Mattar Paneer Pulao recipe by Chef Zakir.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian, Pakistani
Keyword:
Cheese, fried rice, green peas, pulao, Quick and Easy, rice
Servings: 5
Ingredients
- 300 gm basmati rice
- 2 potatoes boiled
- 2 eggs boiled
- 1 cup green peas boiled
- 2 cups cheese cut into cubes
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 onion chopped
- 2 to matoes chopped
- 4 green chilies thinly sliced
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Cooking Method
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Rinse rice with few changes of water then soak for 30 minutes.
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Heat oil in a wok or deep skillet.
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Place chopped onion in hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes or until turn golden brown.
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Add hot spices, 4 green chilies in it.
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Stir fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
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Then add water and turmeric powder, red chili flakes, coriander and salt.Cook for 2-3 minutes.
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Add tomatoes, boiled peas and boiled potatoes in it.
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Heat oil in a pan over medium high heat.
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Fry cheese cubes on each side for 2-3 minutes or until nicely golden.
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Put fried cheese in peas gravy.
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Add soaked rice with 1.5 glass of water.
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When rice level has rise, add 2 sliced boiled eggs in it.Let it simmer for 8 to 10 minutes.
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Delicious Mattar Paneer Pulao is ready now.
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Serve with pudina raita.
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