Mutter Paneer Pulao

Mutter Paneer Pulao

Ingredients :

• 2 cup basmati rice – soaked in water for 30 mins
• 1/2 cup cottage cheese cubes (paneer)
• 1/2 cup green peas (fresh or frozen)
• 1/4 cup chopped onions
• 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 cup mint leaves
• 2 cup vegetable broth
• 2-3 green chilies – slit at the end
• 1/2 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tbsp thick curd
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp ghee
• 2 cloves
• 1/2 cinnamon stick
• 1 star anise
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 tbsp chopped coriander

Method :

• Heat 2tsp oil and ghee in a pressure cooker. Tamper cloves, cinnamon, star anise and fennel seeds.
• Add chopped onions, green chilies and saute a while. Add mint leaves and chopped tomatoes. Mash the pulp.
• Add ginger-garlic paste and green peas. Mix well. Add coriander powder and curd. Cook for 5 mins.
• Add vegetable broth and 11/2 cup water. Allow to boil for sometime. Add soaked and drained rice. Add salt to taste.
• Close the lid and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles. In the meantime, fry paneer cubes with 1 tsp oil in a pan till it turns golden brown.
• Once pressure settles, fluff the rice with fork and add paneer cubes to it. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with any spicy gravy.