High Protein Paneer & Peas Pulao
A healthy, high-protein Indian pulao combining soft paneer, peas and basmati rice — easy to cook and beginner-friendly.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Rinse and soak the basmati rice in water for 15–20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Heat oil or ghee in a large pot or pressure cooker on medium flame. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden.
- Add ginger-garlic paste (and green chilies if using). Sauté for 30 seconds until raw smell disappears.
- Add paneer cubes and green peas. Stir gently for 1–2 minutes so they mix with spices and warm through.
- Sprinkle turmeric powder and garam masala. Mix carefully to coat paneer and peas evenly.
- Add the soaked drained rice. Pour 2.5 cups water, add salt, stir gently. Bring to a boil.
- Once water starts boiling, cover and cook on low flame for about 15–18 minutes (or pressure cook for 2 whistles), until rice is cooked and water is absorbed.
- Turn off flame. Let it rest covered for 5 minutes. Then fluff rice gently with a fork or spatula so grains stay separate.
- Serve hot with plain yogurt, cucumber-tomato salad or raita.
Notes
You can add other veggies like carrots or beans if you like. For extra protein boost, replace half the paneer with boiled chickpeas or soya chunks.