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How to make protein-rich Paneer Pulao for summer lunch

etimes.in | Last updated on - May 26, 2026, 14:11 IST
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Paneer Pulao Recipe

During summer months, preparing a protein-rich lunch is no less than a hectic task. To make it easy for you, we have got this Paneer Pulao recipe that can be easily made in a cooker in less than 20 minutes. Scroll down to read the recipe.

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1 cup rice, 150–200 g paneer, 1 onion, 1 tomato, 1/4 cup green peas, 1/4 cup carrot, 1–2 green chilies, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, 2 tbsp curd, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1 bay leaf, 1-2 cloves, 1 small cinnamon stick, 1/4 tsp turmeric, 1/2 tsp garam masala, salt to taste, 2 tsp ghee, 2 cups water, and 2 tbsp coriander leaves

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Step 1


Heat 1 tsp ghee in the pressure cooker.

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Step 2


Lightly fry paneer cubes till golden. Remove and keep aside.

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Step 3


Add the remaining ghee along with cumin, bay leaf, clove, and cinnamon. Sauté for 30 seconds.

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Add onion, sauté till golden. Also add ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and cook for a minute.

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Stir in tomatoes, turmeric, salt, and curd. Cook till oil separates.

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Step 6

Add peas, carrots, and soaked rice. Sauté for 2 minutes.

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Add water and garam masala and salt to taste. Mix well, top it with fried paneer and pressure cook on medium heat for 2 whistles.

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Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with curd and pickles.

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