Fragrant Paneer Rice

12 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 250 g panir (cut in small cubes)
  • 2 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ghee
  • 3 cloves
  • 3 cinnamon sticks
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 5 -6 cardamom pods
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons rose water
  • 1 pinch saffron
  • 2 1/2 cups water

Directions

  1. 1
    Heat ghee and add cloves, cinammon, bayleaves and cardamom.
  2. 2
    After a minute, stir in rice (rinsed and drained), water and salt.
  3. 3
    Allow to boil, reduce heat and cover.
  4. 4
    Cook on simmer for 15-20min until the rice is cooked and tender.
  5. 5
    Add the paneer.
  6. 6
    Dissolve saffron in rose water.
  7. 7
    Drizzle this over the rice and toss to mix evenly.
  8. 8
    Serve with curry.

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