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Tarla Dalal
11 December, 2024
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About Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe
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Ingredients
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More paneer rice dish recipes
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How to make starch free rice
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How to make quick paneer pulao
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Nutrient values
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paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | with 38 amazing images.
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.
Enjoy paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | with detailed step by step photos.
Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe recipe - How to make Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe
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Preparation Time
10 Mins
Cooking Time
25 Mins
Total Time
35 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Paneer Pulao
1 1/4 cups rice (chawal) , soaked for 1 hour and drained
2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
2 tbsp oil
1 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 black cardamom (badi elaichi)
1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick
1 cup thinly sliced onions
1 tbsp ginger-garlic (adrak-lehsun) paste
1 tbsp diagonally chopped green chillies
45659 thinly sliced tomatoes
1/4 cup curd (dahi)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)
1 tsp chilli powder
2 tsp coriander-cumin seeds (dhania-jeera) powder
1/4 cup fried onions
2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina)
2 tbsp finely chopped coriander (dhania)
salt to taste
Method
For paneer pulao
- To make paneer pulao recipe, heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the paneer cubes.
- Fry on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown from all the sides. Keep aside.
- Heat the oil and ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. Mix well.
- Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light golden brown in colour.
- Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
- 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.
- Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 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.
- Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
- Serve the paneer pulao hot.
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Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe recipe with step by step photos
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- The combination of paneer and rice really makes a wholesome, protein rich rice dish recipe. Apart from the paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | here are some more rice dishes that you may like :
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For the paneer pulao recipe to get starch free rice in a pressure cooker, firstly rinse the rice until the starch runs out and you get clear water. This helps in preventing the rice grain from sticking to each other after cooking.
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Soak 1 cup of rice in enough water for 30 minutes.
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Drain well and keep aside.
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For the paneer pulao recipe to get starch free rice in a pressure cooker, firstly rinse the rice until the starch runs out and you get clear water. This helps in preventing the rice grain from sticking to each other after cooking.
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To make the paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | take a pressure cooker. Put the oil and butter and heat it up. Adding oil and butter together will prevent the butter from getting burnt.
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Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn translucent.
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Add the chopped ginger and garlic.
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Now add green chili paste and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute till they release their flavour.
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Add the tomato purée and let it cook for a minute. Keep stirring while it’s getting cooked or else it might get stucked to the bottom.
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Add the soaked and drained rice and sauté for another 1 minute.
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Likewise, add the paneer and sauté for 1 more minute.
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Now put 2 cups of hot water, salt and sugar. Adding sugar will enhance the taste of your Paneer Pulao.
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Add garam masala and give it a stir. Always taste the water when you cook the rice for salt and spices.
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Add the curds and mix well.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistle. Allow the steam to escape naturally before opening the lid. Mix your paneer pulao | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | well with the help of a spatula or a wooden spoon.
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Serve the paneer pulao hot garnished with coriander leaves.
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To make the paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | take a pressure cooker. Put the oil and butter and heat it up. Adding oil and butter together will prevent the butter from getting burnt.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 522 cal |
| Protein | 14.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48.6 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 30.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 2 mg |
| Sodium | 8 mg |
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Asari
March 13, 2025, midnight
Wow.. just loved this pulao... Quick. . Easy to make.. I tried this recipe when I reached late.. and it was ready in 10 minutes.. and it''s so tasty. . Thank you for this recipe. .
Shamik Banerjee
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.
Kavitha
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Dhara
March 13, 2025, midnight
This has become my family members favourite pulao . It comes out excellent if you follow the recipe to the ''T''. Quick ,easy and tasty .
Anuradha Maitra
March 13, 2025, midnight
I liked the recipe but can you please suggest an alternative to onion and garlic?
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Anuradha, You can avoid using garlic and instead of onoins you can use thinly shredded cabbage. It will add a nice taste. Do try this recipe and let us know your feedback.
Sham
March 13, 2025, midnight
paneer cooker me dakenge to usake tukade mash to nahi hinge? plz jaldi bataye.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sham, Just follow the exact recipe to get a very nice product. The paneer will not get mashed as they are cut into cubes , just when you mix make sure you mix it gently.
AA_Foodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
With the simple tomato, onion and chilli paste combination lending a yummy taste to the saut?ed paneer, this mildly-flavoured rice dish makes a filling meal on its own. Paneer Pulao is the one that I turn to when I face a time crunch or I run out of my stock of vegetables.
Foodie #559116
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very good
Eat to live
March 13, 2025, midnight
Quick and delicious recipe. I also add mixed vegetables. I had to reduce the amount of water though.
Foodie #644892
March 13, 2025, midnight
Delicious and real quick.
Foodie #678014
March 13, 2025, midnight
mouthwatering
g.deepak
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Sugandhi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Simply wonderful! Easy to make. Great to taste. Thank you so much for such wonderful recipes. The entire family loved it!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sugandhi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes & share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Smithy
March 13, 2025, midnight
I hate it when the quantity is mentioned as ''one serving''. How much is one serving? What is it
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
We don?t weigh the weight of the food we cook. We estimate the amount a serving size is. The key to take from the analysis of a recipe is if it''s healthy and fits into your lifestyle. When in doubt, eat less of that recipe.
Deepshikha
March 13, 2025, midnight
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.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
HI, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Foodie #684826
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Foodie, nice to know that you liked the paneer pulao recipe.
Anuchanu
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very tasty recipe. It is fast, delicious and mouth watering. Very frequently we make this pulao and thank you very much for the recipe.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your kind words...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them...happy cooking !!
Foodie #651194
March 13, 2025, midnight
My hubby said dis was the best kind of paneer pulao nd it isnt comparable to anything else. Thanks fr giving us such wonderful receipes,I have tried so many of ur receipes.
Gurudath
March 13, 2025, midnight
