Paneer Fried Rice | Step by step pictures

 I am always a big fan of Paneer - Indian Cottage cheese. My mom's fried rice is always a big hit. I used to carry this for my lunch box frequently during my college days. Yesterday my mom gave me the recipe of Paneer Fried Rice and I immediately tried it . My family loved it a lot. It can be prepared for potluck and get together. Kids will surely like this colourful fried rice. Please check below for detailed instructions with step-wise pictures for  preparing Easy Paneer Fried Rice.

Preparation Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 30 mins 

Ready In: 45 mins 

Yields: 4 Servings

Ingredients:
Table 1:

Basmati Rice	1.5 Cups
Veggies of your choice chopped finely  (Carrots, capsicum, cabbage )	2 Cups
Oil	1 tbsp
Ginger and garlic finely chopped	1 tbsp
Green Chilly slit open	2
Soy sauce	2 tsp
Green chilly Sauce	1 tsp
White Pepper	1 tbsp
Green onions chopped	For Garnishing
Salt

Table 2:

Oil	1 tbsp
Paneer pieces	1/2 Cup

Instructions:

• Soak Basmati rice for 1 hour and pressure cook for 3 whistles or follow the instructions given in Basmati rice bag. Add 1 tsp of Oil to Rice and keep it ready.This will reduce the stickiness. Heat Oil in a pan and shallow fry paneer.

• Heat Oil in a pan.Add green chilli, ginger and garlic. Fry till raw smell goes off. Add onions and fry till they turn translucent.

•  Add Carrot and  fry it for 2-3 mins. Add cabbage and fry till  veggies are cooked. Add capsicum and fry for 2 mins. Capsicum should retain its crunchiness.

•  Add  Soy sauce, green chilly sauce, paneer ,salt and white pepper. Mix well. Fry for 2-3 mins in medium flame.

• Switch of the stove. Add Basmati Rice and garnish with green onions. 

Tips:

• Adding green chilly is optional
• If white pepper is not available then use black pepper powder. but colour of the dish will get change.
• If green onions are not available, then replace it with  coriander leaves.