Paneer Fried Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1/2 cup Paneer (cut into small cubes)
• 1 Onion (finely chopped)
• 1 Carrot (small, finely chopped)
• 6-7 French Beans (finely chopped)
• 1 tbsp Garlic (finely chopped)
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 tsp Soy Sauce
• 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 2 tbsp Spring Onions (finely chopped)
• Salt as needed
• 2 cups Water (to cook rice)

Instructions

1. 1

   Cook 1 cup Basmati Rice with 2 cups Water in a closed pan ahead of time and let it cool completely. Drizzle few drops of oil all around and set it aside.

2. 2

   In a heavy pan heat 2 tbsp Oil. Add 1/2 cup Paneer cubes (cut them small) and shallow fry on low heat.

3. 3

   Mix gently and cook on all sides until the paneer is golden brown & crisp on the outside. Remove and set aside.

4. 4

   In the same pan with remaining oil, add 1 tbsp Garlic finely chopped. Fry for a couple of minutes, without letting the garlic getting burnt.

5. 5

   Add all the finely chopped veggies – 1 Onion, 1 Carrot and 6-7 French Beans (altogether 1/2 cup) into the pan.

6. 6

   Sauté on medium flame until the veggies are half cooked and then add Salt as needed for the veggies.

7. 7

   Next add 2 tsp Soy Sauce, 1 tsp Apple Cider Vinegar along with 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.

8. 8

   Add the cooled basmati rice to the pan.

9. 9

   Give the rice and veggies a quick stir while keeping the flame low until the rice, veggies and seasoning is well mixed.

10. 10

    Now add the fried paneer cubes and 2 tbsp Spring Onions finely chopped on top. Remove from heat.

11. 11

    Serve hot immediately as is or with any Indo-Chinese side dish of your choice.