Hariyali Paneer Pulao

Calling all the vegetarians out there!

Are you looking for a dish that's bursting with flavor, vibrant in color and packed with protein? Look no further than the ever-popular Hariyali Paneer Pulao.

Your Secret Ingredient:Jyoti Foods (JF)

At JF, we know the importance of high-quality ingredients.

Our whole spices are carefully handpicked and our powdered spices are stone grounded (using the traditional tools of pestle 'masool' and mortar 'okhal'), ensuring maximum freshness and flavor.

Ingredients:

Hariyali Paste:

• ¼  cup fresh coriander leaves
• ¼  cup water
• Fresh mint leaves
• 1 tsp whole coriander seeds
• 3-4 Jyoti Foods choti elaichi/green cardamom pods
• 1 inch ginger (peeled and chopped)
• 2-3 green chilies

Pulao:

• 1 cup Basmati rice (rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes)
• 2 tbsp ghee/vegetable oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp Jyoti Foods jeera/cumin whole
• 1 medium sized onion (thinly sliced)
• 1 tsp Jyoti Foods turmeric/haldi powder
• 1 tsp Jyoti Foods red chili/lal mirch powder
• 1 tsp Jyoti Foods coriander/dhaniya powder
• ½ tsp Jyoti Foods garam masala
• 150 gms paneer (cubed and pan-fried)
• 1 cup chopped vegetables (carrots, peas, green beans - optional)
• 1 ½ cups water
• Salt to taste
• Fresh cilantro/mint leaves and Jyoti Foods Whole Cashews/Kaaju, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Combine coriander leaves, mint leaves, sliced ginger, green chilies and water in a blender. Grind to a smooth paste.
2. Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker/pot.
3. Add cumin seeds and let it splutter.
4. Add bay leaf and sliced onions. Fry until golden brown.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder and garam masala. Sauté for a minute.
6. Add the prepared hariyali paste and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the raw smell disappears.
7. Add chopped vegetables and cook for another minute. (Optional)
8. Add paneer cubes and stir/toss gently.
9. Add the soaked basmati rice, water and salt to the presuure cooker. Cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.
10. Garnish with fresh cilantro/mint leaves and whole cashews. 
11. Serve hot with raita or your favorite chutney.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, use homemade paneer and adjust the amount of green chilies, based on your spice preference.
• You can add other vegetables like cauliflower or bell peppers to the pulao. 

Explore the vibrant world of Indian cuisine with Jyoti Foods' extensive range of stone grounded spices and jumbo sized handpicked dry fruits.