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Tarla Dalal
02 June, 2022
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capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice is an appetizing fare which needs no accompaniment. Learn how to make Indian paneer capsicum rice.
To make capsicum paneer pulao, clean, wash and soak the rice in enough water for atleast 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside. Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the paneer and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame till for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside. In the same pressure cooker, add the butter, onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli paste, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes. Add the tomato purée, garam masala, salt and sugar and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously. Add the curds, rice, paneer and 2½ cups of hot water, mix gently and pressure cook on a high flame for 3 whistles. Allow the steam to escape using automatic/ natural release method, (refer handy tip) before opening the lid. Serve hot.
Paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker is neatly cut cubes of paneer, sautéed to golden brown colour and cooked with rice and spices. This aromatic rice delicacy is a one pot meal which is also easy to prepare.
While it does take some time to chop and prepare the ingredients, the cooking time is very less, making it a relatively quick dinner option. The paneer cubes do not break even if pressure cooked hence venture to make this paneer bell pepper rice without any fear.
The bell pepper add a contrasting flavour and colour, while the ginger, garlic and green chilli paste along with garam masala make it truly irresistible. When all these merge together in one mouthful of Indian paneer capsicum rice, the experience is just too exciting.
Tips to make capsicum paneer pulao. 1. Use fresh curd to make paneer pulao for best results. 2. We suggest you to use basmati rice for best results. 3. If you do not wish to sauté the paneer and capsicum you can avoid doing it. 4. Serve it immediately to enjoy its best flavours.
Enjoy capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice | with step by step photos.
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Preparation Time
15 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Capsicum Paneer Pulao
1 1/2 cups long grain rice (basmati chawal)
1 tbsp oil
1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/4 cup chopped capsicum
1 tbsp butter
3/4 cup sliced onions
1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak)
1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp green chilli paste
5 tbsp tomato puree
1 tsp garam masala
salt to taste
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup fresh curd (dahi)
Method
- To make capsicum paneer pulao, clean, wash and soak the rice in enough water for atleast 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat the oil in a pressure cooker, add the paneer and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame till for 2 minutes. Remove and keep aside.
- In the same pressure cooker, add the butter, onions, ginger, garlic and green chilli paste, mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato purée, garam masala, salt and sugar and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
- Add the curds, rice, paneer and 2½ cups of hot water, mix gently and pressure cook on a high flame for 3 whistles.
- Allow the steam to escape using before opening the lid.
- Serve hot.
Paneer Pulao ( Pressure Cooker ) recipe Video by Tarla Dalal
Capsicum Paneer Pulao, Paneer Capsicum Rice recipe with step by step photos
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Like capsicum paneer pulao capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice | then do try other pressure cooker pulao recipe also:
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Like capsicum paneer pulao capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice | then do try other pressure cooker pulao recipe also:
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capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 ½ cups long grained rice (basmati), 1 tbsp oil, 1 ½ cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes, 1/4 cup chopped capsicum, 2 tsp butter, 3/4 cup sliced onions, 1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 2 tsp green chilli paste, 5 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 1 tsp Sugar and 1/2 cup fresh curds (dahi). See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer pulao.
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capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice | is made of cheap and easily available ingredients in India: 1 ½ cups long grained rice (basmati), 1 tbsp oil, 1 ½ cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25 mm. (1”) cubes, 1/4 cup chopped capsicum, 2 tsp butter, 3/4 cup sliced onions, 1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak), 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun), 2 tsp green chilli paste, 5 tbsp tomato puree, 1 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 1 tsp Sugar and 1/2 cup fresh curds (dahi). See the below image of list of ingredients for paneer pulao.
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For the capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice, we will first rinse the rice under running water. Wash until the starch runs out and you get clear water. This helps in getting separate rice grains after cooking.
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Soak the rice in enough water for atleast 10 to 15 minutes.
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Drain well using a strainer. Keep aside.
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For the capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice, we will first rinse the rice under running water. Wash until the starch runs out and you get clear water. This helps in getting separate rice grains after cooking.
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For the capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice, take a pressure cooker big or small depending on the quantity of rice you are cooking. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
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Add 1 1/2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes.
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Add 1/4 cup chopped capsicum.
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Sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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- Remove in a plate and keep aside.
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In the same pressure cooker, add 2 tsp butter.
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Add 3/4 cup sliced onions.
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Add 1/2 tbsp finely chopped ginger (adrak).
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Add 1 1/2 tbsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun).
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Add 2 tsp green chilli paste.
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Mix well and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
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Add 5 tbsp tomato puree.
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Add 1 tsp garam masala.
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Add salt to taste.
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Add 1 tsp sugar.
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Cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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Add 1/2 cup fresh curd (dahi).
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Add rice.
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Add sautéed paneer and capsicum.
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Add 2 ½ cups of hot water.
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Mix gently and pressure cook on a high flame for 3 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
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Serve capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice immediately.
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For the capsicum paneer pulao recipe | Indian paneer capsicum rice | paneer capsicum pulao in pressure cooker | paneer bell pepper rice, take a pressure cooker big or small depending on the quantity of rice you are cooking. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.
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Use fresh curd to make paneer pulao for best results.
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We suggest you to use basmati rice for best results.
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If you do not wish to sauté the paneer and capsicum you can avoid doing it.
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Serve it immediately to enjoy its best flavours.
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Use fresh curd to make paneer pulao for best results.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
| Energy | 480 cal |
| Protein | 13.4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 60.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Fat | 20.6 g |
| Cholesterol | 11.5 mg |
| Sodium | 36.1 mg |
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Lakshmi
March 13, 2025, midnight
Great amazing huge fan of ur style of cooking.keep going on n on
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Lakshmi, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more & more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!
Jayfoodie
March 13, 2025, midnight
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