Peas & paneer rice
Fragrant pulao with green peas, fried paneer cubes and cashews
A festive pulao of basmati rice with green peas, golden fried paneer cubes and cashews, cooked with whole spices, ginger and garlic. Each grain stays separate and fragrant. Garnish with more cashews and sliced chillies and serve with masala yogurt.
- Total time
- 65 min
- Difficulty
- easy
- Serves
- 8
Ingredients
- 9 oz basmati rice1½ cups
- 3 ¼ cups warm water3 cups
- 7 oz paneer (cottage cheese)in 2.5 cm cubes, fried
- 3 ⅞ oz shelled peas¾ cup
- 2 medium onionssliced
- 2 medium tomatoeschopped
- 2 ⅛ oz cashew nuts½ cup, halved
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tsp saltor to taste
For the tempering
- 3 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
To garnish
- 2 tbsp cashew nuts (optional)halved
- 2 tbsp green chillies (optional)sliced
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Method
0/6 doneStep 1: Wash 9 oz basmati rice, soak for 30 minutes and drain.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp oil in a large pan and add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 5 green cardamoms and 3 bay leaves.
Step 3: Add 2 medium onions and cook until light brown.
6 minStep 4: Add 1 tsp garlic paste and 1 tsp ginger paste and cook for 2 minutes.
2 minStep 5: Add the rice, 3 ¼ cups warm water, 7 oz paneer (cottage cheese), 3 ⅞ oz shelled peas, 2 medium tomatoes, 2 ⅛ oz cashew nuts, 1 tsp ground cinnamon and clove mix, ½ tsp ground black pepper and 1 ½ tsp salt and mix. Cover and cook on a low heat until the rice is done.
18 minStep 6: Garnish with 2 tbsp cashew nuts and 2 tbsp green chillies and serve hot with masala yogurt.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 380 kcal
- Protein
- 11 g
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Fat
- 20 g
- Fibre
- 3 g
Nutrition values are estimates.
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Good to know
- How long does peas & paneer rice take?
- About 65 minutes in total: 35 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.
- How many people does it serve?
- 8 as written. Change the servings above the ingredients and every amount scales to match.
- Is it vegetarian?
- Yes. It has no meat or fish.
- Is it gluten free?
- Yes, as written. Check the labels on stock, sauces and spice mixes, which sometimes contain gluten.
- What can I use instead of basmati rice?
- Any long-grain rice, same amount.
- What can I use instead of paneer (cottage cheese)?
- Firm tofu, pressed and cubed (vegan; season it well).
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