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पनीर पुलाव रेसिपी - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe in Hindi)

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paneer pulao is a quick and easy pulao recipe that can be prepared in just a few simple steps. Learn how to make paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker |

pressure cooker paneer pulao is a delightful recipe that combines the richness of paneer with the fragrant flavors of aromatic rice. This recipe is a quick and easy way to prepare a delicious meal that's perfect for tiffin boxes, quick lunch or dinner.

Being a one pot dish, they are very easy to prepare on busy days. Biryani masala brings in a lot of flavors and makes it taste top-notch than your regular pulao. I have also added barista (fried onions) in the pulao. Fried onions caramelize, releasing natural sugars that add a rich, nutty sweetness to the dish.

paneer pulao is a satisfying dish that is sure to please everyone when served hot with a raita, pickle and some roasted papad or a side veggie salad.

pro tips for making paneer pulao: 1. Instead of curd you can squeeze half lemon juice to make this recipe. 2. You can also add other vegetables like green peas, carrot or capsicum to make this pulao. 4. Adding fried paneer to the pulao enhances the flavour of the recipe.

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Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe recipe - How to make Paneer Pulao, Quick Paneer Pulao Recipe

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Preparation Time

10 Mins

Cooking Time

25 Mins

Total Time

35 Mins

Makes

4 servings

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For paneer pulao
 

  1. To make paneer pulao recipe, heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the paneer cubes.
  2. Fry on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown from all the sides. Keep aside.
  3. Heat the oil and ghee in a pressure cooker, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon and star anise. Mix well.
  4. Add the onions and sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light golden brown in colour.
  5. Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chillies and sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.
  6. Add the tomatoes and sauté again for 2 minutes. Add curd, turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander-cumin seeds powder, biryani masala, fried onions, mint leaves and coriander.
  7. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Add the rice, fried paneer, salt to taste and 2 cups of hot water. Mix well and pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles.
  9. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
  10. Serve the paneer pulao hot.

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    1. The combination of paneer and rice really makes a wholesome, protein rich rice dish recipe. Apart from the paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | here are some more rice dishes that you may like :

what is paneer pulao made of?

 

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how to make paneer pulao

 

    1. To make paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao | heat 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan.

    2. Add 2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) cubes.

    3. Fry on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes until light golden brown from all the sides. Keep aside.

    4. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker.

    5. Add 1 tbsp ghee.

    6. Add 1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera).

    7. Add 1 bay leaf (tejpatta).

    8. Add 1 black cardamom (badi elaichi). Black cardamom has a distinct smoky, slightly sweet and complex flavor that adds depth and richness to the pulao.

    9. Add 1 cinnamon (dalchini) stick. Cinnamon is a warm and fragrant spice that adds a layer of complexity to the dish.

    10. Add 1 star anise (chakri phool). Star anise has a unique, licorice-like flavor that adds complexity and depth to the dish.

    11. Mix well.

    12. Add 1 cup thinly sliced onions.

    13. Sauté on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes or till the onions turn light golden brown in colour.

    14. Add 1 tbsp ginger (adrak) garlic (lehsun) paste. Ginger and garlic have distinct aromas that add complexity to the dish.

    15. Add 1 tbsp chopped green chillies, diagonally chopped.

    16. Sauté on a medium flame for another 1 minute.

    17. Add ½ cup sliced tomatoes. The vibrant red color of the tomatoes adds a beautiful visual appeal to the dish.

    18. Sauté again for 2 minutes.

    19. Add ¼ cup curd (dahi). The tanginess of the curd balances the spiciness of the other ingredients in the pulao, creating a harmonious flavor profile. It prevents the dish from becoming overly spicy or bland.

    20. Add ½ tsp turmeric powder (haldi).

    21. Add 1 tsp chilli powder. Chilli powder is a crucial ingredient in paneer pulao as it adds a subtle heat and warmth to the dish. 

    22. Add 2 tsp coriander (dhania) cumin seeds (jeera) powder. Coriander and cumin powder create a harmonious blend of flavors that elevate the paneer pulao.

    23. Add 1/2 tbsp biryani masala. Biryani masala is a blend of aromatic spices that adds depth of flavor and a warm, fragrant aroma to paneer pulao. Instead of biryani masala.

    24. Add 1/4 cup fried onions. Fried onions add a burst of flavor and texture to paneer pulao.

    25. Add 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves (phudina). Mint leaves, also known as pudina, add a refreshing and aromatic flavor to paneer pulao.

    26. Add 2 tbsp chopped coriander. Coriander leaves add a burst of freshness and a unique aromatic quality to the dish.

    27. Mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.

    28. Add 1 1/4 cups basmati rice, soaked for 1 hour and drained. 

    29. Add the fried paneer. The crispy exterior of the fried paneer provides a delightful contrast to the soft, fluffy rice in the pulao.

    30. Add salt to taste.

    31. Add 2 cups of hot water.

    32. Mix well.

    33. Pressure cook on a medium flame for 2 whistles. 

    34. Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.

    35. Serve the paneer pulao recipe | paneer rice | quick paneer pulao in a pressure cooker | hot.

pro tips for making paneer pulao

 

    1. Instead of curd you can squeeze half lemon juice to make this recipe. 

    2. You can also add other vegetables like green peas, carrot or capsicum to make this pulao. 

    3. Adding fried paneer to the pulao enhances the flavour of the recipe.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Nutrient values (Abbrv) per serving
Energy522 cal
Protein14.2 g
Carbohydrates48.6 g
Fiber2.6 g
Fat30.1 g
Cholesterol2 mg
Sodium8 mg

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Asari

March 13, 2025, midnight

Wow.. just loved this pulao... Quick. . Easy to make.. I tried this recipe when I reached late.. and it was ready in 10 minutes.. and it''s so tasty. . Thank you for this recipe. .

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Shamik Banerjee

March 13, 2025, midnight

Ma''am, first of all I pay my regards to you. My mother has tried this recipe today. It tastes truly delicious. Thnk you Ma''am. It''s because of you I have come to know about such an amazing recipe and have had a great dinner. May Lord bless you and keep all of you safe, happy, healthy and protected. Amen.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thanks so much for trying our recipe, it means a lot to us. Keep trying more recipes and sharing your feedback with us.

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Kavitha

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for the recipe. It is fast, easy to cook and delicious pulav. I prepare it frequently for my daughter n her friends. They loved it.

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Dhara

March 13, 2025, midnight

This has become my family members favourite pulao . It comes out excellent if you follow the recipe to the ''T''. Quick ,easy and tasty .

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Anuradha Maitra

March 13, 2025, midnight

I liked the recipe but can you please suggest an alternative to onion and garlic?

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Anuradha, You can avoid using garlic and instead of onoins you can use thinly shredded cabbage. It will add a nice taste. Do try this recipe and let us know your feedback.

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Sham

March 13, 2025, midnight

paneer cooker me dakenge to usake tukade mash to nahi hinge? plz jaldi bataye.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sham, Just follow the exact recipe to get a very nice product. The paneer will not get mashed as they are cut into cubes , just when you mix make sure you mix it gently.

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AA_Foodie

March 13, 2025, midnight

With the simple tomato, onion and chilli paste combination lending a yummy taste to the saut?ed paneer, this mildly-flavoured rice dish makes a filling meal on its own. Paneer Pulao is the one that I turn to when I face a time crunch or I run out of my stock of vegetables.

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Foodie #559116

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very good

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Eat to live

March 13, 2025, midnight

Quick and delicious recipe. I also add mixed vegetables. I had to reduce the amount of water though.

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Foodie #644892

March 13, 2025, midnight

Delicious and real quick.

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Foodie #678014

March 13, 2025, midnight

mouthwatering

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g.deepak

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Deepak thanks. We are delighted you loved the paneer pulao recipe. Your feedback will help hundreds others try the recipe and make this a better cooking community.

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Sugandhi

March 13, 2025, midnight

Simply wonderful! Easy to make. Great to taste. Thank you so much for such wonderful recipes. The entire family loved it!

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Hi Sugandhi, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes & share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

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Smithy

March 13, 2025, midnight

I hate it when the quantity is mentioned as ''one serving''. How much is one serving? What is it

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

We don?t weigh the weight of the food we cook. We estimate the amount a serving size is. The key to take from the analysis of a recipe is if it''s healthy and fits into your lifestyle. When in doubt, eat less of that recipe.

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Deepshikha

March 13, 2025, midnight

I have tried this recipe and I must say its easy to cook and delicious in taste. simple recipe with basic ingredients is apt for lockdown period.thank you team for putting up this recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

HI, Happy to know you liked the recipe. Do try more and more recipes and share with us your feedback. Happy Cooking!

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Foodie #684826

March 13, 2025, midnight

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Foodie, nice to know that you liked the paneer pulao recipe.

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Anuchanu

March 13, 2025, midnight

Very tasty recipe. It is fast, delicious and mouth watering. Very frequently we make this pulao and thank you very much for the recipe.

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Tarla Dalal

March 13, 2025, midnight

Thank you for your kind words...do try more and more recipes and let us know how you enjoyed them...happy cooking !!

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Foodie #651194

March 13, 2025, midnight

My hubby said dis was the best kind of paneer pulao nd it isnt comparable to anything else. Thanks fr giving us such wonderful receipes,I have tried so many of ur receipes.

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Gurudath

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