Week 2 Day 1 of BM #61 -
This week I shall showcase some meal ideas which are popular at home. Here is a simple one pot meal which is great for the lunch box or a lazy weekend.
Ingredients -
Basmati Rice 2 cups
Methi leaves 2 cups, finely chopped
Mixed Vegetables (I used frozen and thawed) 1/2 cup
Paneer, cubed 1 cup
Ginger, grated 1 inch piece, Garlic, grated 2 cloves
Coriander-Mint Chutney 1 Tbsp (I used store bought)
Seasoning (Ghee 2 Tbsp, Jeera 1 tsp, Cloves 4-5 , Cinnamon 2 inch piece, Cardamom 2 pods, Star Anise 1 piece)
Salt and Garam Masala as needed
Fried Onion and Roasted Cashews for garnish
Lemon Juice 2 tsp (if required)
Method Of Preparation -
Soak paneer cubes in hot water for a few minutes and set aside.
In a heated wok/kadai, add ghee and the rest of the seasoning. After the cumin seeds(jeera) start browning, add the grated ginger and garlic.
Add the chopped methi leaves and the mixed vegetables. Saute for a couple of minutes.
Drain the soaked paneer and add it to the vegetables. Add the coriander-mint chutney, salt (sufficient just for the vegetables) and Garam Masala.
Add the washed and drained Basmati rice and saute for a couple minutes.
Remove from fire and transfer the contents into an electric rice cooker adding 3 1/2 cups of water and adequate salt. [This is optional if cooking in the wok/kadai itself is your preference.]
Transfer into a serving bowl and enjoy with a gravy or raitha of your choice.
Check out the Blogging Marathon page for the other Blogging Marathoners doing BM# 61.
Preparation Time 50 min
Serves 4-5
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Methi paneer rice looks delicious.I love these kind of one pot meals.
Love the methi and paneer combo....hearty meal?
Sounds easy and quick, perfect for the weekend.
Just love this kind of healthy, flavourful and simple pulao, fantastic.
Simple pulao with great flavors.
Sounds flavorful and makes a great one pot meal.
I love all one pot meals..your plate looks so filling and inviting Harini..
I love both methi and paneer and this is a wonderful combination in pulao...
would be flavorful and delicious for sure