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Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer | sweet and sour rice recipe | lemon honey rice |

Name: Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer | sweet and sour rice recipe | lemon honey rice |
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4.00 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp lemon rind; 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes; 1/4 cup orange juice; 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch); 1/2 tsp chilli powder; salt to taste; 1 tbsp oil; capsicum cubes; 1/2 cup chopped and boiled carrots; 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi); 1 tsp biryani masala powder; 1/2 tsp sugar

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How to make Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer

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Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer | sweet and sour rice recipe | lemon honey rice |

A truly unique and inventive dish, Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer seamlessly blends flavors from Indian and Oriental cuisines to create a "one-of-its-kind" experience. This sweet and sour rice recipe is a delightful departure from typical rice preparations, offering a complex yet harmonious balance of tastes. The dish is built on a foundation of cooked long-grain rice, which serves as the perfect canvas for the vibrant and bold flavors that are added in layers.

The recipe starts by creating a special marinade that coats the paneer cubes in a mix of sweet and savory notes. A combination of orange juice, honey, pepper, and chili powder forms the marinade, which infuses the paneer with a delightful zest. Letting the paneer marinate for 15 minutes is a crucial step that ensures each cube absorbs the flavors, making them tender and juicy. This not only enhances the taste of the paneer but also contributes to the overall rich profile of the dish.

The preparation continues by sautéing colorful vegetables like capsicum and carrots in a broad non-stick pan. This step adds a satisfying crunch and a burst of freshness that complements the soft rice and paneer. The cooked rice is then introduced to the pan, along with key spices like turmeric powder and biryani masala powder. The addition of lemon juice and a hint of sugar brings out the distinctive sweet and sour character of the dish. The biryani masala, a surprising but brilliant touch, provides a spicy and aromatic dimension, making the flavor profile even more complex and intriguing.

The final step brings all the elements together. The marinated paneer, along with the remaining marinade and lemon rind, is gently folded into the rice. This careful mixing ensures that the delicate paneer doesn’t break apart while it absorbs the final notes of the citrus-honey marinade. The lemon rind is particularly important here, as it adds a fragrant, zesty punch that brightens the entire dish. Cooking the mixture for just one more minute allows all the flavors to marry perfectly without overcooking any of the ingredients.

This versatile dish is perfect for surprising guests with something unique and impressive. It works wonderfully as a standalone meal or as a part of a larger spread. The vibrant colors from the vegetables and the paneer, combined with the exotic aroma of the spices, make it a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer is a testament to how creative fusions can result in a truly brilliant and memorable dish.

Ingredients

for Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 tsp lemon rind

3 cups cooked long grained rice (basmati)

1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes

1/4 cup orange juice

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch)

1/2 tsp chilli powder

salt to taste

1 tbsp oil

1/2 cup capsicum cubes (red and green

1/2 cup chopped and boiled carrots

1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi)

1 tsp biryani masala powder

1/2 tsp sugar

Method

for Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer

Combine the orange juice, honey, pepper powder, chilli powder and salt ina deep bowl and mix well using a whisk.
Add the paneer and mix gently. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the capsicum and carrot and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
Add the cooked rice, turmeric powder, biryani masala, sugar, lemon juice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
Add the marinated paneer along with the marinade and lemon rind, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
Serve hot.

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How to make Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer

1. The Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer, put the 1/4 cup orange juice, 1 tbsp honey, 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper (kalimirch) powder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder and salt to taste, in a deep bowl and mix well using a whisk.
2. Add the 1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes and mix gently.
3. Cover it with a lid and keep aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
4. Heat the 1 tbsp oil in a broad non-stick pan, add the 1/2 cup capsicum cubes (red and green and 1/2 cup chopped and boiled carrots and sauté on a medium flame for 2 minutes.
5. Add the 3 cups cooked long grained rice (basmati), 1/4 tsp turmeric powder (haldi), 1 tsp biryani masala powder, 1/2 tsp sugar, 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt to taste, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
6. Add the marinated paneer along with the marinade and 1/2 tsp lemon rind, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute, while stirring occasionally.
7. Serve Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer hot.

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Archana

Jan. 23, 2014, 2:05 p.m.

Honey Lemon Rice with Paneer, a quick and different type of a recipe, where the taste is well balanced with sweet, spicy and sourness. The ingredients used is also easy available, Thanks for the recipe..