Ingredients
Difficulty : Easy
Serves : 5
Cooking Steps
- 1In a bowl, add 250 g paneer cubes. Add 1 tsp bota masala, 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder, 1 tsp ginger powder, ½ tsp garlic powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and marinate the paneer for 10–15 minutes.
- 2Wash and soak 4 cups basmati rice for 20–30 minutes.
- 3Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add salt and 2–3 tbsp oil, then add the soaked rice. Cook until the rice is 80% done, then drain and set aside.
- 4Heat 4–5 tbsp oil in a pan. Fry the marinated paneer until golden on all sides. Remove and keep aside.
- 5In the same pan, add 2 tbsp oil. Sauté 2 tbsp chopped ginger, and 1 tbsp chopped garlic until fragrant.
- 6Add 2 sliced onions and 4 chopped green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn soft.
- 7Add 3 chopped carrots and 1½ chopped capsicums. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
- 8Add the cooked rice, 1 tsp white pepper powder, 1 tsp black pepper powder, salt to taste, 2½ tbsp soy sauce, and 2 tbsp vinegar. Toss gently until everything is well combined.
- 9Add 1 cup frozen green peas and the fried paneer. Mix gently and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
- 10Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Restaurant-Style Paneer Fried Rice!
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