Paneer Fried Rice - Spicy Paneer Fried Rice Recipe

Paneer fried is a very Simple and Easy Recipe made with paneer, rice and Spice Powders. Benefits of paneer includes it  contains Vitamin D, which along with calcium, facilitates in preventing cavities and wearing down of the tooth enamel. Hence, regular consumption of cottage cheese is helpful in preserving good dental health.Paneer  is also known to enhance blood formation, strengthen the liver and facilitate absorption of nutrients.Now we learn to make simple spicy tasty Paneer Fried Rice.

Ingredients

Basmathi Rice - 1 cup.
Paneer - 1/3 cup  small cubes, tightly packed.

Ghee /Butter  - 2 tbsp.

Garlic - 2.

Green chilly - 1.

Onion - 2 (medium size)

salt - to taste.

coriander leaves - 1 tbsp.(chopped finely) 

Spice Powders

Coriander powder - 1 tsp.

Garam masala - 1/2 tsp.

chilli powder - 1 tsp.

turmeric powder - 1/8 tsp.

Preparation

• wash the basmathi rice twice in water.Then soak the basmathi rice with 2 cups of water, for 30 minutes.Then pressure cook it for one whistle, when pressure subsides, place the rice over a wide vessel or plate and allow it to cool completely to get individual grains.

• Chop garlic and coriander leaves very finely.

• Cut the onions length wise.

• Put the  paneer in a bowl of  hot water, for few minutes,till paneer becomes soft. Then squeeze gently.if it is freshly home made paneer then ignore this step.

Method

•  Heat the Ghee in a pan, add one  Green chilly, finely chopped Garlic saute till garlic turns golden brown.

• Then add onions  saute till it turns pink. Then add chopped coriander leaves,saute for 1 minute. Then add all spice powders and salt.Then add paneer saute for 1 to 2 minutes in a medium flame, till paneer blends well with all spice powders. 

• Finally add Cooked rice and mix well. Serve hot.