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Steps to make Pudina Paneer Pulao
- Soak 1 measure of basmati rice for 30 minutes
- In a mixer jar add 1 cup of pudina or mint
- Add 2 green chillies
- Add 2 inch ginger
- Add a splash of water
- Transfer to a bowl
- Add ginger again
- Cut 2 cups fresh coriander
- Coriander shoot has the most taste!
- Blend in a mixer jar, add a little water
- Cut 20 haricot beans
- Cut 2 carrots
- I have used Mother Dairy Malai Paneer
- Cut the paneer into 2 halves
- Cut 1 half into cubes
- Crumble the other half of paneer
- Stir fry cut paneer in 1 tablespoon oil,
- Stir fry till golden brown, keep aside
- In a deep kadai or pot add 2 tablespoons ghee
- Add 1 tablespoon Jeera or cumin
- Add 2 bay leaves
- Add 5 lavanga or cloves
- Add 1 star anise
- Add 6 green cardamom
- Add 1 inch cinnamon
- Add cut beans and carrot, stir fry it
- Add 1 teaspoon sugar
- Add 1 teaspoon salt
- Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cloves powder, mix well
- Add 1 teaspoon saunf or fennel
- Add the pudina and coriander paste
- Put the lid and cook for 4 minutes to remove rawness
- Add the soaked drained rice
- Stir fry for 5 minutes
- Add the crumbled paneer, stir fry
- Add 2 measures water
- Add some more salt per taste
- Mix well
- Cover and cook stir occasionally
- After about 5 minutes, reduce the heat and let it cook
- Add 2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi
- Garnish with Fresh Coriander and Mint
- When it is about done add the fried paneer and mix
- Serve hot with Raita!