How to Prepare Quick Paneer Matar Pulao

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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook paneer matar pulao using 19 ingredients and 10 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Paneer Matar Pulao:

1. Take 200 gms Paneer: Sliced into Cubes (small): Marinated & Gently Sautéd
2. Get 1/2-1 Cup Fresh Green Peas (Frozen is also good)
3. Make ready 4 Cups Water (RT)
4. Take 2 Cups Basamati Rice
5. Get 2 Onions: Big & Finely Chopped
6. Make ready 1 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
7. Get 1 Tomato: Big & Finely Chopped
8. Prepare 1-2 Dry Red Chilli/es
9. Take 2 Green Chillies Paste
10. Prepare 1 tsp Black Peppercorns: Freshly Cracked
11. Prepare 1.5-2 tbsps Salt or To Taste
12. Take 1/4-1/2 tsp Sugar or To Taste
13. Take 4-5 tbsp Cooking Oil/Ghee
14. Take 4 Green Cardamoms
15. Make ready 1-2 Bay Leaves
16. Make ready 4-5 Cloves
17. Get 3-4 Green Chillies: Slitted
18. Prepare 1/4 Cup Cashews: Halved/Broken: Optional
19. Make ready 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder: Homemade

Steps to make Paneer Matar Pulao:

1. First up: In a bowl- Was & Soak the measured Rice for about 30-40 mins time- Set aside for later use…Keep rest all other ingredients handy for use, one after the other
2. In a frying pan: Add in the oil, heat up over the medium flame & then add in the chopped onions, tomatoes, green chillies, red chillies, salt, black peppers & red chilli powder- sauté gently for 5-6 mins time stirring continuously- Let it cool down once done, blend it to a smooth paste
3. Transfer it to a large mixing bowl: Add in the paneer slices & green peas to it, coat well & set aside for about 45-60 mins time with the lid on- in this marinade
4. In a large saucepan/frying pan over the medium-high flame : Add in the oil/ghee, then goes in the tempering spices- allow it to crackle & release its fine aroma- Add in the Blended mixture of Paneer & peas to it- Sauté nicely
5. Add in some more salt (if required), sugar, turmeric and red chilli powders & sauté until the oil surfaces up to the pan- Add some water to it to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan
6. Once nicely cooked: Add in the soaked rice to it & continue sautéing until well combined & cooked along with the Rice & sautéed spices mixture, paneer & green peas, add in the slit chillies & keep sautéing
7. Now, add in the measured water & mix everything well together until nicely combined & check the seasonings at this point to ensure, all are well incorporated & balanced
8. Cover & cook for about another 10-15 mins time, lower the flame to low-medium, until it’s almost done- check in between & stir gently and occasionally- Once done: Turn off the flame
9. Let it sit on the hot oven for another 10-12 mins time before serving it piping hot with your choicest raita, Chutney or something similar…
10. Garnish with some freshly chopped coriander & mint leaves or sliced onions & lemon wedges, a handful of roasted cashews/walnuts, etc….Enjoy your meal

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