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Paneer Fried Rice

Published on December 25, 2020
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Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice

3/4 cup paneer, cut into small cubes

1/2 tsp + 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce

1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp pepper powder

1 small onion ( 1/4 cup) , finely chopped

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/4 cup green capsicum, thinly sliced or chopped

1/4 cup red capsicum, thinly sliced or chopped

2 tsp green chilli sauce

3/4 tsp vinegar

2 tbsp celery, chopped

2 tbsp spring onion, chopped

salt to taste

2 1/2 - 3 tbsp oil

Preparation:

  1. Wash the rice and cook in a deep pan adding enough water and salt till done. Drain the water and spread the rice over a broad plate and allow to cool.
  2. In a bowl, marinate the paneer cubes with 1/2 tsp soy sauce, 1/4 tsp pepper powder and a tiny pinch of salt and keep it aside for 10 minutes.
  3. Heat 1 1/2 tbsp oil in a large pan and fry the paneer cubes until golden and keep it aside.
  4. Add 1 tbsp oil in the same pan and add finely chopped onion and garlic and saute at medium-high flame until onion just starts to change its colour.
  5. Add chopped green and red capsicum and stir fry for a minute.
  6. Then add 1 1/2 tsp soy sauce, green chilli sauce and vinegar and mix well. Adjust the salt.
  7. Now add 2 cups of cooked rice, fried paneer cubes, 1/4 tsp pepper powder, chopped celery and spring onion and mix well for 3-4 minutes.
  8. Switch off the flame and serve hot...