Restaurant-Style Paneer Fried Rice

Name: Paneer Fried Rice Recipe: Restaurant-Style at Home
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h
Ingredients: 250 g paneer, cut into cubes; 1 tsp bota masala; 1 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder; 1 tsp ginger powder; ½ tsp garlic powder; Salt to taste; 4 cups basmati rice; Water (for boiling); Salt to taste; 2–3 tbsp oil; 4–5 tbsp oil (for frying paneer); 2 tbsp oil; 2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped; 1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped; 2 onions, sliced; 4 green chilies, chopped; 3 carrots, finely chopped; 1½ capsicums, chopped; 1 cup frozen green peas; 1 tsp white pepper powder; 1 tsp black pepper powder; Salt to taste; 2½ tbsp soy sauce; 2 tbsp vinegar; Spring onions, chopped; Chili sauce or tomato ketchup (for serving)

Paneer Fried Rice Recipe - Fresh Byte Kitchen

Ingredients

For Marinating the Paneer:
250 g paneer, cut into cubes
1 tsp bota masala
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp ginger powder
½ tsp garlic powder
Salt to taste
For the Rice:
4 cups basmati rice
Water (for boiling)
Salt to taste
2–3 tbsp oil
For the Fried Rice:
4–5 tbsp oil (for frying paneer)
2 tbsp oil
2 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped
2 onions, sliced
4 green chilies, chopped
3 carrots, finely chopped
1½ capsicums, chopped
1 cup frozen green peas
1 tsp white pepper powder
1 tsp black pepper powder
Salt to taste
2½ tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp vinegar
Optional Garnish:
Spring onions, chopped
Chili sauce or tomato ketchup (for serving)

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 5

This Restaurant-Style Paneer Fried Rice is a delicious Indo-Chinese dish made with fluffy basmati rice, crispy marinated paneer, fresh vegetables, and flavorful sauces. It's quick to prepare, packed with bold flavors, and perfect for lunch, dinner, parties, or lunch boxes. A satisfying one-pan meal that the whole family will enjoy! 🍚🧀✨

Cooking Steps

1
In 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.
2
Wash and soak 4 cups basmati rice for 20–30 minutes.
3
Bring 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.
4
Heat 4–5 tbsp oil in a pan. Fry the marinated paneer until golden on all sides. Remove and keep aside.
5
In the same pan, add 2 tbsp oil. Sauté 2 tbsp chopped ginger, and 1 tbsp chopped garlic until fragrant.
6
Add 2 sliced onions and 4 chopped green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn soft.
7
Add 3 chopped carrots and 1½ chopped capsicums. Stir-fry for 3–4 minutes.
8
Add 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.
9
Add 1 cup frozen green peas and the fried paneer. Mix gently and cook for another 2–3 minutes.
10
Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Restaurant-Style Paneer Fried Rice!