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paneer pulao is a quick and easy pulao recipe that can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Learn how to make paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker |

pressure cooker paneer pulao is a delightful recipe that combines the richness of paneer with the fragrant flavors of aromatic rice. This recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious meal that's perfect for tiffin boxes, quick lunch or dinner.

Being a one pot dish, they are very easy to prepare on busy days. Biryani masala brings in a lot of flavors and makes it taste top-notch than your regular pulao. I have also added barista (fried onions) in the pulao. Fried onions caramelize, releasing natural sugars that add a rich, nutty sweetness to the dish.

paneer pulao is a satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone when served hot with a raita, pickle and some roasted papad or a side veggie salad.

pro tips for making paneer pulao: 1. Instead of curd you can squeeze half lemon juice to make this recipe. 2. You can also add other vegetables like green peas, carrot or capsicum to make this pulao. 4. Adding fried paneer to the pulao enhances the flavour of the recipe.

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  1. To make paneer pulao recipe, heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the paneer cubes.
  2. Fry on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown from all the sides. Keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil and ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. Mix well.
  4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light golden brown in colour.
  5. Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
  6. Add the tomatoes and sauté again for 2 minutes. Add curd, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, biryani masala, fried onions, mint leaves and coriander.
  7. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Add the rice, fried paneer, salt to taste and 2 cups of hot water. Mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
  9. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  10. Serve the paneer pulao hot.

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  1. See the below image of list of ingredients for making paneer pulao.

how to make paneer pulao
  1. To make paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao | heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.
  2. Add 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes.
  3. Fry on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown from all the sides. Keep aside.
  4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
  5. Add 1 tbsp ghee.
  6. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).
  7. Add 1 bay leaf (tejpatta).
  8. Add 1 black cardamom (badi elaichi). Black cardamom has a distinct smoky, slightly sweet and complex flavor that adds depth and richness to the pulao.
  9. Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick. Cinnamon is a warm and fragrant spice that adds a layer of complexity to the dish.
  10. Add 1 star anise (chakri phool). Star anise has a unique, licorice-like flavor that adds complexity and depth to the dish.
  11. Mix well.
  12. Add 1 cup thinly sliced onions.
  13. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light golden brown in colour.
  14. Add 1 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste. Ginger and garlic have distinct aromas that add complexity to the dish.
  15. Add 1 tbsp chopped green chillies, diagonally chopped.
  16. Sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
  17. Add ½ cup sliced tomatoes. The vibrant red color of the tomatoes adds a beautiful visual appeal to the dish.
  18. Sauté again for 2 minutes.
  19. Add ¼ cup curd (dahi). The tanginess of the curd balances the spiciness of the other ingredients in the pulao, creating a harmonious flavor profile. It prevents the dish from becoming overly spicy or bland.
  20. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).
  21. Add 1 tsp chilli powder. Chilli powder is a crucial ingredient in paneer pulao as it adds a subtle heat and warmth to the dish. 
  22. Add 2 tsp coriander (dhania) cumin seeds (jeera) powder. Coriander and cumin powder create a harmonious blend of flavors that elevate the paneer pulao.
  23. Add 1/2 tbsp biryani masala. Biryani masala is a blend of aromatic spices that adds depth of flavor and a warm, fragrant aroma to paneer pulao. Instead of biryani masala.
  24. Add 1/4 cup fried onions. Fried onions add a burst of flavor and texture to paneer pulao.
  25. Add 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina). Mint leaves, also known as pudina, add a refreshing and aromatic flavor to paneer pulao.
  26. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander. Coriander leaves add a burst of freshness and a unique aromatic quality to the dish.
  27. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  28. Add 1 1/4 cups basmati rice, soaked for 1 hour and drained. 
  29. Add the fried paneer. The crispy exterior of the fried paneer provides a delightful contrast to the soft, fluffy rice in the pulao.
  30. Add salt to taste.
  31. Add 2 cups of hot water.
  32. Mix well.
  33. Pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles. 
  34. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  35. Serve the paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | hot.

pro tips for making paneer pulao
  1. Instead of curd you can squeeze half lemon juice to make this recipe. 
  2. You can also add other vegetables like green peas, carrot or capsicum to make this pulao. 
  3. Adding fried paneer to the pulao enhances the flavour of the recipe.

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy522 cal
Protein14.2 g
Carbohydrates48.6 g
Fiber2.6 g
Fat30.1 g
Cholesterol2 mg
Sodium8 mg

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Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe
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 on 15 Nov 20 02:12 AM


Ma''am, first of all I pay my regards to you. My mother has tried this recipe today. It tastes truly delicious. Thnk you Ma''am. It''s because of you I have come to know about such an amazing recipe and have had a great dinner. May Lord bless you and keep all of you safe, happy, healthy and protected. Amen.
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16 Nov 20 10:03 AM
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 on 01 May 20 12:00 PM


I have tried this recipe and I must say its easy to cook and delicious in taste. simple recipe with basic ingredients is apt for lockdown period.thank you team for putting up this recipe.
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05 May 20 09:58 AM
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Tarla Dalal    Deepak thanks. We are delighted you loved the paneer pulao recipe. Your feedback will help hundreds others try the recipe and make this a better cooking community.
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19 Oct 19 02:02 PM
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08 Oct 19 11:21 AM
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 on 11 Feb 19 02:05 PM


Simply wonderful! Easy to make. Great to taste. Thank you so much for such wonderful recipes. The entire family loved it!
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12 Feb 19 09:24 AM
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 on 15 Jun 18 04:39 PM


Thank you for the recipe. It is fast, easy to cook and delicious pulav. I prepare it frequently for my daughter n her friends. They loved it.
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Tarla Dalal    Hi Kavitha, We are delighted to know you make this recipe often. Thank you for your kind words.Do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them...happy cooking !!
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16 Jun 18 08:52 AM
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 on 10 Apr 18 10:50 PM


mouthwatering
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16 Jun 18 08:55 AM
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 on 31 Mar 18 02:07 PM


Very tasty recipe. It is fast, delicious and mouth watering. Very frequently we make this pulao and thank you very much for the recipe.
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02 Apr 18 09:26 AM
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 on 02 Feb 18 04:51 PM


This has become my family members favourite pulao . It comes out excellent if you follow the recipe to the ''T''. Quick ,easy and tasty .
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