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achari paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer tikka pulao | paneer tikka rice | achari biryani is a perfect party fare. Learn how to make Indian paneer tikka pulao.

To make achari paneer pulao, heat the oil in a kadhai, add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds and fennel seeds. When the seeds crackle, add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and switch off the flame. Add the curds and mix well. Add the green chilli pickle and salt and mix well. Add the paneer cubes, mix gently and keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes. Heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, caraway seeds and cardamom. When the caraway seeds crackle, add the rice and salt, mix well and cook on medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously. Add the marinated paneer, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with coriander.

Paneer, marinated with achari spices like fennel and nigella is tossed together with rice, which is cooked to perfection with typical spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and caraway. This gives the feeling of having a nice paneer tikka rice with a mild pickle, but it comes in a single package, making it convenient to serve or pack.

Cooked rice which has grains separate and making the perfect soft paneer is the essence of this achari biryani. While you can buy readymade paneer, when you have time on hand try making paneer at home.

All you need is a bowl of raita and perhaps a papad to complete this flavourful meal of Indian paneer tikka pulao. Together they make a wholesome and satiating meal.

Tips for achari paneer pulao. 1. Use fresh curd to make achari paneer. 2. Whisk the curd before making the marinade, so it mixes well with the spices. 3. Before adding the curd, remember to switch off the flame. This is to prevent the curd from splitting. 4. Mix the achari paneer pulao gently or else the paneer cubes will break.

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Achari Paneer Pulao, Paneer Tikka Rice recipe - How to make Achari Paneer Pulao, Paneer Tikka Rice

Preparation Time:    Cooking Time:    Total Time:     4Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients
Method

For achari paneer
    For achari paneer
  1. Heat the oil in a kadhai, add the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, cumin seeds, nigella seeds and fennel seeds.
  2. When the seeds crackle, add the turmeric powder, chilli powder and switch off the flame.
  3. Add the curds and mix well.
  4. Add the green chilli pickle and salt and mix well.
  5. Add the paneer cubes, mix gently and keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes.

How to proceed
    How to proceed
  1. To make the achari paneer pulao, heat the oil in a non-stick pan, add the cinnamon, cloves, caraway seeds and cardamom.
  2. When the caraway seeds crackle, add the rice and salt, mix well and cook on medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring continuously.
  3. Add the marinated paneer, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  4. Serve the achari paneer pulao hot garnished with coriander.

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  1. If you like achari paneer pulao, see our paneer collection and popular paneer recipes given below. 

For the Achari Paneer
  1. For the Achari Paneer first take a deep non-stick kadhai, heat the oil and add the mustard seeds.
  2. Add the fenugreek seeds. They are called methi seeds and are very good for health. 
  3. Add the cumin seeds, also called jeera gives a nice flavour to this recipe. 
  4. Add the nigella seeds. This is also known as kalonji or onion seeds and is used widely in Bengali cuisine. 
  5. Add the fennel seeds. Called as saunf it is an aromatic herb and taste great in a recipe.
  6. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  7. Add the turmeric powder. 
  8. Add the chilli powder. This gives a nice spice and colour to the recipe. 
  9. Switch off the flame. Add the curds.This gives the marinade creamines and also a base for the paneer and a nice sourness to the recipe. 
  10. Mix well.  
  11. Add the green chilli pickle. This is available readymade in all supermarkets and is a very important ingredient and a must for this recipe. 
  12. Add the salt and mix well.
  13. Add the paneer cubes. Make sure the paneer you use is really fresh and soft, if you feel your paneer is not soft, place it in warm water for few hours and it will turn soft. 
  14. Mix gently. This is very important or else the paneer cubes will break. 
  15. Cover it with a lid. 
  16. Keep aside to marinate for 30 minutes. This helps the flavours to get merged with the achari paneer.  
     

How to proceed for Achari Paneer Pulao
  1. Take a broad non-stick pan, heat the oil and add the cinnamon. 
  2. Add the cloves.
  3. Add the caraway seeds. If you do not have these you can always use cumin seeds. But caraway seeds gives a better flavour for sure. 
  4. Add the cardamom.
  5. When the caraway seeds crackle, add the rice. Make sure the rice is perfectly cooked as undercooked will taste bad and raw and overcooked will make it mushy. 
  6. Add the salt.
  7. Mix well to get a perfect Achari Paneer Pulao.
  8. Cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring it in between. 
  9. Add the marinated paneer.
  10. Mix the achari paneer pulao gently or else the paneer cubes will break.
  11. Cook achari paneer pulao on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring it in between. 
  12. Serve Achari Paneer Pulao hot garnished with coriander.

Tips for achari paneer pulao
  1. Use fresh curd to make achari paneer. 
  2. Whisk the curd before making the marinade, so it mixes well with the spices. 
  3. Before adding the curd, remember to switch off the flame. This is to prevent the curd from splitting. 
  4. Mix the achari paneer pulao gently or else the paneer cubes will break.
Accompaniments

Boondi and Pomegranate Raita 
Coconut Kadhi, Nariyal ki Kadhi 
Dal Kadhi, Healthy Indian Kadhi 
Green Tomato Kadhi 

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy377 cal
Protein10.1 g
Carbohydrates38.5 g
Fiber0.1 g
Fat19.7 g
Cholesterol4 mg
Sodium7.8 mg

RECIPE SOURCE : Jain Desi KhanaBuy this cookbook
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Achari Paneer Pulao Or How To Make Achari Cottage Cheese Rice Recipe
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 on 19 Jul 20 06:15 PM


delicious, mouth watering
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Tarla Dalal    Kinjal thanks for the feedback !!! keep reviewing recipes you loved.
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20 Jul 20 09:34 AM
Achari Paneer Pulao Or How To Make Achari Cottage Cheese Rice Recipe
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 on 09 Oct 18 11:07 AM


it''s amazing
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Tarla Dalal    Happy to know you liked the recipe. Please continue to review the recipe you make as that will be of great help to other users.
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12 Oct 18 09:31 AM
Achari Paneer Pulao Or How To Make Achari Cottage Cheese Rice Recipe
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Foodie #680574
 on 09 Oct 18 11:06 AM


burst of flavours in mouth.... it''s amazing ????
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Achari Paneer Pulao Or How To Make Achari Cottage Cheese Rice Recipe
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Gandhi Dhwani
 on 17 Nov 15 02:21 PM


A burst of flavours in the mouth.. So many spices are used to get the achaari flavour, the paneer once marinated gave a lovely taste. I enjoyed this with a bowl of raita..
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Achari Paneer Pulao Or How To Make Achari Cottage Cheese Rice Recipe
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Foodie #621428
 on 27 Aug 15 11:33 PM


very simple and very tasty, chatpati recipe..
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Tarla Dalal    Great you liked the recipe. Please continue to review the recipe you make as that will be of great help to other users.
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28 Aug 15 05:07 PM
Achari Paneer Pulao
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Foodie #569301
 on 17 Jun 14 12:17 PM


Amazing recipe!
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