Matar Paneer Pulao | Peas Paneer Pulao | मटर पनीर पुलाव

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 medium onion sliced in wedges
• ½ cup frozen green peas
• 10 oz (½ package Bapu) paneer, cubed
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee for frying

Dry Spices

• 5 cloves black cardamom
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 dried red chilis
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp salt

Method

1. Wash rice and soak for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat oil in a deep pot and sauté onions until golden brown.
3. Add dry spices, still until cumin seeds begin to pop.
4. Add peas and fried paneer. Cook for a few minutes.
5. Add rice, 2 cups of water, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook for 5 minutes.
6. Cook rice on low for 15 minutes.

Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

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