Paneer Fried Rice Recipe-Quick, Spicy & Delicious
A quick, flavourful paneer fried rice recipe that transforms leftover rice into a spicy, delicious family favourite in minutes
You know those mornings when you have absolutely no idea what to make for lunch? You have to prepare tiffin for your children, and you want it to be quick, delicious and filling. Well, this Paneer Fried Rice recipe is a lifesaver for me.
Whenever I have leftover rice in the fridge, I turn it into this flavourful, chatpata dish that my entire family loves. It takes very little time, requires simple ingredients yet tastes absolutely delicious.
How I make it,
Heat some ghee in a pan. You can use oil too but honestly I feel ghee gives this recipe a much richer and more delicious flavour. Once the ghee is hot, I add a little cumin seeds and let them splutter.
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Next, I add finely chopped onions and tomatoes and saute them for a few minutes. Then add cumin powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri red chilli powder, a little ginger-garlic paste, some kasuri methi . If you enjoy a slightly bolder flavour, you can also add a little chana masala. It gives the dish a lovely, distinctive taste. Cut the paneer into very small cubes because we aren’t making a regular paneer sabzi here. The idea is to have little bites of paneer throughout the rice, so every mouthful is packed with flavour. Let everything mix well, cover the pan, and let it cook for a few minutes so the flavours can come together.
Once the masala is ready, add the rice into it. Gently toss everything together, sprinkle some garam masala over the top, mix it well so the rice absorbs all those wonderful flavours. Finally, I garnish it with freshly chopped coriander leaves, cover the pan for another minute or two and it’s ready to serve.
The result is a delicious combination of soft paneer, perfectly separated rice, aromatic spices and a lovely spicy, tangy flavour. It’s filling, comforting and so easy to prepare.
What I love most about this recipe is its convenience. I don’t need to spend hours in the kitchen or plan an elaborate meal. Whenever I’m short on time or haven’t decided what to cook, this is one dish I can always count on.
And the best part, everyone in my family loves it.
So, the next time you have leftover rice sitting in your refrigerator and you are wondering what to do with it, give this Paneer Fried Rice a try. You might just find yourself adding it to your regular lunch menu :).
Thank you for reading my recipe. I hope this easy paneer fried rice brings a little more flavour and joy to your kitchen. Do try it at home and share your experience in the comments.
