Paneer Rice, Microwave Recipe

by Tarla Dalal

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Entice your senses with this tongue-tickling Paneer Rice, which is nevertheless very easy to make using the microwave oven.

Succulent paneer and crunchy capsicums team up with a range of common but tasty ingredients like tomato puree and garam masala to make a delectable rice dish.

You will surely enjoy the rich mouth-feel and spicy flavour of this dish. A cup of raita makes it all the more interesting!

Try other microwave recipes like Oondhiya or Mug Pizza .

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Soaking time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: 15 mins Cooking Time: 17 mins Total Time: 621 hours 2 minutes 4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

1 cup long grained rice (basmati)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/3 cup tomato purée
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 cup sliced capsicum
salt to taste
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)

Method

Clean and wash the rice. Soak in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Combine the oil, onion, garlic paste, ginger paste and green chillies in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Add the tomato purée, garam masala, chilli powder, capsicum, rice and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
Add 2 cups of hot water, mix well and microwave on high for 12 minutes, while stirring it twice in between.
Add the paneer and coriander, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
Serve hot.