Paneer Tikka Pulao Recipe

Step 1: To begin making Paneer Tikka Pulao, we will wash and soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes

Step 2: The next step is to make the marinade for the paneer

Step 3: In a large bowl, combine curd, gram flour, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, garam masala powder and little salt

Step 4: Mix everything together into thick paste

Step 5: Add paneer cubes to the paste and mix well so that the paste is well coated on each paneer cube

Step 6: Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes

Step 7: Heat a griddle and add two teaspoons cooking oil, place the paneer cubes and fry until slightly golden on all sides

Step 8: Remove from tawa and keep aside

Step 9: The next step is to make the pulao

Step 10: Heat a teaspoon of oil in a pressure cooker and add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf

Step 11: Saute for a minute

Step 12: Add chopped onion and slitted green chilli

Step 13: Saute until the onions turn soft and translucent

Step 14: Once the onions turn soft, add the paneer tikkas, turmeric powder, garam masala powder and mix lightly without breaking the paneer cubes

Step 15: Drain the soaked basmati rice from water and add to the pressure cooker

Step 16: Saute for a minute until the masalas coat on to the rice

Step 17: Add 3 cups of water along with required amount of salt

Step 18: Mix well and bring the water to a boil

Step 19: Close the cooker and pressure cook for a whistle

Step 20: Once the pressure releases naturally, gently fluff the rice with a fork

Step 21: Garnish with coriander leaves

Step 22: Serve Paneer Tikka Pulao along with Tomato Onion Raita or Tadka Raita for a simple sunday lunch or pack it for lunch box on a weekday