VIJAYA'S RECIPES

MATAR PANEER PULAO    

Ingredients:

• Basmati Rice                      :   1 ½  cup
• Water                                  :   3 cups
• Paneer (Cottage Cheese)   :   200 gms (cut in cubes)
• Green Peas                          :   1 cup
• Tejpatta (Bay Leaves)        :   2
• Dalchini (Cinnamon)          :   1
• Raisins                                  :   15 to 20 (optional)
• Elaichi (Cardamom)           :   2
• Cloves                                   :   5 to 6
• Black Pepper                       :   8 to 10
• Cashew nuts                         :   15 to 20
• Ghee / Clarified Butter       :   4 to 5 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Wash & Soak Basmati Rice for 15 to 20 mins.
• In a small Pan …add 2 tsp Ghee & Paneer (cut in cubes) .Fry Paneer till golden brown. Switch off the gas and keep the Paneer aside
• In a Pressure cooker – add Ghee – Tejpatta (Bay Leaves) – Pepper – Cloves- Cinnamon – Elaichi – Green Peas & Cashew nuts.  Fry till the cashew nuts become golden brown.
• Now add Basmati Rice – Mix well.  Fry for 2 mins.
• Add 3 cups of water. Add salt. Mix well. Close the cooker with Lid and Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
• Open the cooker.  Add fried Paneer
• Our Matar Paneer Pulao is ready to Serve !!!!                                            

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