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paneer fried rice recipe | Indian paneer fry rice | Chinese style paneer fried rice | lunch box fried rice is a delicious one dish meal made with marinated paneer. Learn how to make Indian paneer fry rice.

To make paneer fried rice, combine the soy sauce, chilli sauce, cornflour, salt and pepper in a deep bowl and mix well. Add the paneer cubes and mix lightly. Cover with a lid and keep aside for 15 minutes. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the marinated paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Keep aside. Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, ginger and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds. Add the carrot, french beans and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes. Add the spring onions and sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute. Add the soy sauce, chilli sauce, rice and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Add the marinated cooked paneer, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally. Serve hot garnished with spring onions greens and whites.

It is not uncommon to see paneer being used in Chinese cooking, but this particular Chinese style paneer fried rice is unusually tasty, because we have marinated the paneer. Black pepper and a couple of sauces are used in the marinade to give the paneer a truly tongue-tickling flavour.

The essence of this recipe is paneer. It is the quality of the paneer that makes all the difference in this lunch box fried rice. Succulent and soft paneer can be bought from the market. But, homemade paneer beats all others hands-down. Try it!

An assortment of crunchy, juicy, colourful veggies and taste-enhancers like ginger and garlic work well together to give the Indian paneer fry rice an amazing mouth-feel and flavour. When garnished with spring onions and served with Chinese accompaniments, it tastes simply awesome! Accompany it with Vegetables In Hot Garlic Sauce to make a truly Oriental meal.

Tips for Paneer fried rice. 1. If you do not have a wok, then use a thin-bottomed pan or a kadhai. 2. For best results use leftover rice to prepare fried rice. You can toss them in no time and they give the best results. 3. If you are cooking rice freshly then cook in a pan rather than a pressure cooker and make them 2-3 hours prior. 4. You can serve the paneer fried rice with a bowl of manchow soup and crispy starters like spring rolls and veg Manchurian to create a tongue-tickling Indo-Chinese meal. 5. You can reduce the quantity of spices and cook for kids and pack it in kid’s lunch box. 6. Paneer fried rice is very easy to pack and carry anywhere and can be enjoyed as it is.

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Paneer Fried Rice, Chinese Style Fried Rice recipe - How to make Paneer Fried Rice, Chinese Style Fried Rice

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Preparation Time

15 Mins

Cooking Time

11 Mins

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Total Time

26 Mins

Makes

3 servings

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Method

For Paneer Fried Rice 
 

  1. To make paneer fried rice recipe, heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the garlic, ginger and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.
  2. Add the carrot, French beans and capsicum and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. Add the cabbage, spring onions, paneer cubes, salt and pepper, sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Add the cooked rice, soy sauce, chilli sauce and vinegar, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
  5. Serve the paneer fried rice hot garnished with spring onions greens.

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    1. To make paneer fried rice recipe | Indian paneer fry rice | Chinese style paneer fried rice | lunch box fried rice | heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan.

      Step 29 – <p>To make <strong>paneer fried rice recipe | Indian paneer fry rice | Chinese style paneer …
    2. Add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic. Garlic, when sautéed in oil, releases its potent aroma, forming a flavorful foundation for the entire dish.

      Step 30 – <p>Add 2 tbsp finely chopped garlic. Garlic, when sautéed in oil, releases its potent aroma, …
    3. Add ½ tbsp finely chopped ginger. Finely chopped ginger contributes to the overall complexity and deliciousness of paneer fried rice by providing a warm, spicy, and aromatic foundation.

      Step 31 – <p>Add ½ tbsp finely chopped ginger. Finely chopped ginger contributes to the overall complexity and …
    4. Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. They provide a sharp, pungent heat that elevates the overall flavor profile of the fried rice.

      Step 32 – <p>Add 2 tsp finely chopped green chillies. They provide a sharp, pungent heat that elevates …
    5. Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.

      Step 33 – <p>Sauté on a medium flame for 30 seconds.</p>
    6. Add ¼ cup finely chopped carrot. Carrots contribute a vibrant orange hue, making the dish visually appealing.

      Step 34 – <p>Add ¼ cup finely chopped carrot. Carrots contribute a vibrant orange hue, making the dish …
    7. Add ½ cup finely chopped French beans. The green color of the beans adds a vibrant visual element to the fried rice, making it more appealing.

      Step 35 – <p>Add ½ cup finely chopped French beans. The green color of the beans adds a …
    8. Add ½ cup thinly sliced capsicum. Thinly sliced capsicum, when stir-fried, retains a slight crispness, adding a pleasant textural contrast to the softer rice and paneer.

      Step 36 – <p>Add ½ cup thinly sliced capsicum. Thinly sliced capsicum, when stir-fried, retains a slight crispness, …
    9. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

      Step 37 – <p>Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.</p>
    10. Add ½ cup shredded cabbage. It adds a pleasant crunch to the dish, contrasting with the softer paneer and rice.

      Step 38 – <p>Add ½ cup shredded cabbage. It adds a pleasant crunch to the dish, contrasting with …
    11. Add ½ cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens. 

      Step 39 – <p>Add ½ cup finely chopped spring onion whites and greens.&nbsp;</p>
    12. Add 1 cup chopped paneer cubes. The paneer cubes introduce a distinct, chewy texture that contrasts nicely with the softer rice and crunchy vegetables.

      Step 40 – <p>Add 1 cup chopped paneer cubes. The paneer cubes introduce a distinct, chewy texture that …
    13. Add salt to taste. 

      Step 41 – <p>Add salt to taste.&nbsp;</p>
    14. Add freshly ground black pepper powder to taste. 

      Step 42 – <p>Add freshly ground black pepper powder to taste.&nbsp;</p>
    15. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

      Step 43 – <p>Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.</p>
    16. Add 3 cups cooked rice. Long-grain rice, when cooked properly, results in distinct, separate grains. This is crucial for fried rice, as it prevents the dish from becoming mushy or sticky.

      Step 44 – <p>Add 3 cups cooked rice. Long-grain rice, when cooked properly, results in distinct, separate grains. …
    17. Add 2 tsp soy sauce. The dark color of soy sauce gives the fried rice a desirable brownish hue, making it visually appealing.

      Step 45 – <p>Add 2 tsp soy sauce. The dark color of soy sauce gives the fried rice …
    18. Add 1 tsp chilli sauce. Beyond just heat, chilli sauce often brings a complex flavor that can include tanginess, sweetness, and a savory depth.

      Step 46 – <p>Add 1 tsp chilli sauce. Beyond just heat, chilli sauce often brings a complex flavor …
    19. Add 1 tbsp vinegar. The primary role of vinegar is to introduce a subtle tangy flavor that balances the other savory and sometimes spicy elements of the dish.

      Step 47 – <p>Add 1 tbsp vinegar. The primary role of vinegar is to introduce a subtle tangy …
    20. Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring occasionally.

      Step 48 – <p>Mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes, while stirring …
    21. Serve the paneer fried rice recipe | Indian paneer fry rice | Chinese style paneer fried rice | lunch box fried rice | hot garnished with spring onions greens.

      Step 49 – <p>Serve the <strong>paneer fried rice recipe | Indian paneer fry rice | Chinese style paneer …
pro tips to make paneer fried rice

 

    1. You can serve the paneer fried rice with a bowl of manchow soup and crispy starters like spring rolls and veg Manchurian to create a tongue-tickling Indo-Chinese meal.

      Step 28 – <p>You can serve the paneer fried rice with a bowl of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tarladalal.com/Manchow-Soup-22751r">manchow soup</a>&nbsp;and crispy starters …
    2. If you do not have a wok, then use a thin-bottomed pan or a kadhai.

      Step 50 – <p>If you do not have a wok, then use a thin-bottomed pan or a kadhai.</p>
    3. You can reduce the quantity of spices and cook for kids and pack it in kid’s lunch box.

      Step 51 – <p>You can reduce the quantity of spices and cook for kids and pack it in …
    4. Make sure to use a day-old long grain rice for the best results.

      Step 52 – <p>Make sure to use a day-old long grain rice for the best results.</p>
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy488 cal
Protein11.5 g
Carbohydrates57.1 g
Fiber4 g
Fat23.9 g
Cholesterol0 mg
Sodium269.2 mg

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This Chinese style fried rice is not only easy to make but also taste great with a nice manchurian gravy...

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