Pudina Paneer Pulao-SK Khazana

Ingredients list for Pudina Paneer Pulao-SK Khazana

• 1 cup Fresh mint leaves
• 250 grams Cottage cheese (paneer) cubed
• 1 1/2 cups Basmati rice soaked and drained
• 2-3 tablespoons Ghee
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 10-12 Black peppercorns
• 3-4 Cloves
• 2-3 Green chillies finely chopped
• 2 Medium onions sliced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons Ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 cup Yogurt
• to taste Salt

Method

1. Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add cinnamon, peppercorns, cloves and green chillies, mix and sauté till fragrant.
2. Add onions and sauté till lightly browned. Add ginger-garlic paste, mix and sauté for 2 minutes.
3. Add mint leaves, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add ½ cup yogurt and mix well.
4. Add cottage cheese, rice, salt and 3 cups water, mix well, cover and cook till the rice is fully done.
5. Garnish with mint leaves and serve hot.