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Paneer and Peas Pulao  
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 Story Dated: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 9:24 hrs IST 
Paneer and Peas Pulao
   
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This is different from the regular peas pulao, in that, the peas-paneer combination adds to the richness and presentation of the dish.  It is very simple to make, but lends a royal touch to your spread.
Ingredients 
01. Basmati rice grains – 1 cup
02. Ghee – 2 tbsp
03. Cottage Cheese (paneer), cut into cubes – 250 g
04. Cloves – 4
05. Bay leaf - 2
06. Cardamom – 5
07. Cinnamon – a  1 ½” piece
08. Peas – 2 cups
09. Raisins – 2 tbsp
10. Salt – to taste
11. Sugar – 1 tsp
12. Water – 2 cups
Preparation 
01. Wash the Basmati rice grains and soak in water for one hour.
02. Heat ghee, and fry the paneer pieces in it till light brown. Keep aside.
03. In the remaining ghee, sauté the cloves, bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon.
04. Drain the rice grains well, add it to the pan and fry the grains for two to three minutes.
05. Add the peas and the dried raisins and fry for two more minutes.

06. To this, add salt, sugar and water and keep to boil on a low flame. When all the water evaporates, it means that the rice has been cooked to perfection.

07. Next, add the fried paneer pieces to the cooked rice and blend it in carefully. Allow it to cook for another five minutes.

08. The rice must be served hot for best results.
Suggested Side Dishes
Mutton Chops 
Tomato Fish 
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