Recipe of Quick Paneer Matar Pulao

Paneer Matar Pulao.

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To begin with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can have paneer matar pulao using 19 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Paneer Matar Pulao:

1. {Make ready 200 gms of Paneer: Sliced into Cubes (small): Marinated & Gently Sautéd.
2. {Make ready 1/2-1 Cup of Fresh Green Peas (Frozen is also good).
3. {Get 4 Cups of Water (RT).
4. {Make ready 2 Cups of Basamati Rice.
5. {Make ready 2 of Onions: Big & Finely Chopped.
6. {Prepare 1 tbsp of Ginger-Garlic Paste.
7. {Get 1 of Tomato: Big & Finely Chopped.
8. {Take 1-2 of Dry Red Chilli/es.
9. {Prepare 2 of Green Chillies Paste.
10. {Get 1 tsp of Black Peppercorns: Freshly Cracked.
11. {Get 1.5-2 tbsps of Salt or To Taste.
12. {Take 1/4-1/2 tsp of Sugar or To Taste.
13. {Make ready 4-5 tbsp of Cooking Oil/Ghee.
14. {Prepare 4 of Green Cardamoms.
15. {Make ready 1-2 of Bay Leaves.
16. {Take 4-5 of Cloves.
17. {Take 3-4 of Green Chillies: Slitted.
18. {Make ready 1/4 Cup of Cashews: Halved/Broken: Optional.
19. {Make ready 1 tsp of Garam Masala Powder: Homemade.

Steps to make Paneer Matar Pulao:

1. First up: In a bowl- Was & Soak the measured Rice for about 30-40 mins time- Set aside for later use...Keep rest all other ingredients handy for use, one after the other.
2. In a frying pan: Add in the oil, heat up over the medium flame & then add in the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, red chillies, salt, black peppers & red chilli powder- sauté gently for 5-6 mins time stirring continuously- Let it cool down once done, blend it to a smooth paste.
3. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl: Add in the paneer slices & green peas to it, coat well & set aside for about 45-60 mins time with the lid on- in this marinade.
4. In a large saucepan/frying pan over the medium-high flame : Add in the oil/ghee, then goes in the tempering spices- allow it to crackle & release its fine aroma- Add in the Blended mixture of Paneer & peas to it- Sauté nicely.
5. Add in some more salt (if required), sugar, turmeric and red chilli powders & sauté until the oil surfaces up to the pan- Add some water to it to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
6. Once nicely cooked: Add in the soaked rice to it & continue sautéing until well combined & cooked along with the Rice & sautéed spices mixture, paneer & green peas, add in the slit chillies & keep sautéing.
7. Now, add in the measured water & mix everything well together until nicely combined & check the seasonings at this point to ensure, all are well incorporated & balanced.
8. Cover & cook for about another 10-15 mins time, lower the flame to low-medium, until it’s almost done- check in between & stir gently and occasionally- Once done: Turn off the flame.
9. Let it sit on the hot oven for another 10-12 mins time before serving it piping hot with your choicest raita, Chutney or something similar....
10. Garnish with some freshly chopped coriander & mint leaves or sliced onions & lemon wedges, a handful of roasted cashews/walnuts, etc....Enjoy your meal.

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