Steps to make Pudina Paneer Pulao

  1. Soak 1 measure of basmati rice for 30 minutes
  2. In a mixer jar add 1 cup of pudina or mint
  3. Add 2 green chillies 
  4. Add 2 inch ginger
  5. Add a splash of water
  6. Transfer to a bowl
  7. Add ginger again
  8. Cut 2 cups fresh coriander
  9. Coriander shoot has the most taste!
  10. Blend in a mixer jar, add a little water
  11. Cut 20 haricot beans
  12. Cut 2 carrots
  13. I have used Mother Dairy Malai Paneer
  14. Cut the paneer into 2 halves
  15. Cut 1 half into cubes
  16. Crumble the other half of paneer
  17. Stir fry cut paneer in 1 tablespoon oil,
  18. Stir fry till golden brown, keep aside
  19. In a deep kadai or pot add 2 tablespoons ghee
  20. Add 1 tablespoon Jeera or cumin
  21. Add 2 bay leaves
  22. Add 5 lavanga or cloves
  23. Add 1 star anise
  24. Add 6 green cardamom
  25. Add 1 inch cinnamon
  26. Add cut beans and carrot, stir fry it
  27. Add 1 teaspoon sugar
  28. Add 1 teaspoon salt
  29. Add 1 teaspoon cinnamon and cloves powder, mix well
  30. Add 1 teaspoon saunf or fennel
  31. Add the pudina and coriander paste
  32. Put the lid and cook for 4 minutes to remove rawness
  33. Add the soaked drained rice
  34. Stir fry for 5 minutes 
  35. Add the crumbled paneer, stir fry
  36. Add 2 measures water
  37. Add some more salt per taste
  38. Mix well
  39. Cover and cook stir occasionally
  40. After about 5 minutes, reduce the heat and let it cook
  41. Add 2 teaspoons Kasuri Methi
  42. Garnish with Fresh Coriander and Mint
  43. When it is about done add the fried paneer and mix
  44. Serve hot with Raita!