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PANEER PULAO

Serves :
4

Preparation Time :
1 hour

Cooking Time :
30 minutes

Preparation Method :

  • Tie onions, ginger, peppercorns and coriander seeds in a piece of muslin cloth.
  • Put the muslin bag in 1 litre of water and boil till the water is reduced to half its original quantity.
  • Remove from fire, squeeze the bag dry and discard. Keep Herb water aside.
  • Fry the nuts, raisins and coconut and set aside.
  • Cut the paneer into pieces and fry to a red colour.
  • Wash and soak the rice in water for 1 hour, drain out the water and set aside.
  • Soak saffron in 1 tablespoon hot milk for 5 minutes then crush to a paste.
  • Heat 4 tablespoons oil and add the whole spices.
  • When they smell add the rice, salt and sugar and fry for 5 minutes.
  • Add herb water and bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook till the rice is almost done.
  • Mix in paneer, nuts, raisins and coconut and sprinkle saffron on top.
  • Cover and cook over a very slow fire till the rice is done.
  • Cover with foil before serving.

INGREDIENTS

  •  250 grams Basmati rice
  • 25 grams almonds
  • 25 grams pistachio nuts
  • 25 grams raisins
  • ¼ teaspoon saffron strands
  • 50 grams cashewnuts
  • Paneer made of 1 litre milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ¼ dry coconut, sliced finely
  • 4 cardamoms
  • 4 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1-inch piece cinnamon stick
  • 2 medium onions, sliced
  • 1 big piece ginger, minted
  • ½ teaspoon peppercorns
  • Salt and chilli powder to taste
  • Silver foil
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • IDHAYAM Sesame Oil for frying

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