Paneer Fried Rice
Learn how to make delicious Paneer Fried Rice recipe with detailed step by step pictures. Quick, easy and utterly addictive fried rice recipe with Indian cottage cheese!
Equipment
- 1 Wok/Pan
MEASUREMENT
1 cup = 250ml, 1 tablespoon = 15ml, 1 teaspoon = 5ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- ½ cup Paneer cut into small cubes
- 1 Onion finely chopped
- 1 Carrot small, finely chopped
- 6-7 French Beans finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon Oil
- 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce
- 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder
- 2 tablespoon Spring Onions finely chopped
- Salt as needed
- 2 cups Water to cook rice
Instructions
- Cook 1 cup Basmati Rice with 2 cups Water in a closed pan ahead of time and let it cool completely. Drizzle few drops of oil all around and set it aside.
- In a heavy pan heat 2 tablespoon Oil. Add ½ cup Paneer cubes (cut them small) and shallow fry on low heat.
- Mix gently and cook on all sides until the paneer is golden brown & crisp on the outside. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan with remaining oil, add 1 tablespoon Garlic finely chopped. Fry for a couple of minutes, without letting the garlic getting burnt.
- Add all the finely chopped veggies – 1 Onion, 1 Carrot and 6-7 French Beans (altogether ½ cup) into the pan.
- Sauté on medium flame until the veggies are half cooked and then add Salt as needed for the veggies.
- Next add 2 teaspoon Soy Sauce, 1 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar along with ½ teaspoon Black Pepper Powder. Mix well and cook for a minute.
- Add the cooled basmati rice to the pan.
- Give the rice and veggies a quick stir while keeping the flame low until the rice, veggies and seasoning is well mixed.
- Now add the fried paneer cubes and 2 tablespoon Spring Onions finely chopped on top. Remove from heat.
- Serve hot immediately as is or with any Indo-Chinese side dish of your choice.
Notes
- Shallow-frying or lightly tossing the paneer in hot oil makes it hold its shape well, when tossed with the rice and is highly recommended. It also gives texture and flavor to the otherwise mild & bland paneer.
- Freshly cooked, warm, or hot rice can turn into mush when making fried rice. So cook the rice much prior to the prep and let it cool completely to make perfect fried rice recipe.
- Cooking the fried rice on high heat gives it a mild smoky flavor, however it is best to be avoided if one is using non-stick cookware.
- Adjust the seasonings including soy sauce, vinegar and black pepper powder depending on spice and flavor preferences.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Paneer Fried Rice
Amount per Serving
Calories
472
% Daily Value*
Fat
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
0.04
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
26
mg
9
%
Sodium
659
mg
29
%
Potassium
259
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
61
g
20
%
Fiber
3
g
13
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
3518
IU
70
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
245
mg
25
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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