How long does Paneer Pulao take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Pulao serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Paneer Pulao vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Pulao spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Paneer Pulao?

200 grams Paneer, 1½ cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Green Peas, ½ cup Carrot, 1 Bay Leaves, 3 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Pulao?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Pulao?

About 557 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Pulao

Name: Paneer Pulao
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: As Needed Water; 1½ cup Basmati Rice; 3 tbsp Ghee; 200 grams Paneer; 1 Bay Leaves; 3 Cloves; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Green Peas; ½ cup Carrot; 2¼ cup Water; 1½ tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Milk; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves

40 min
mild
Serves 4
91% liked
13 people cooked this

Prep 10 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as paneer pulav · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals Gluten-free

Paneer pulao with basmati rice, peas and carrot cooked in ghee, topped with fried paneer and coconut milk. Mild, serves 3, 40 minutes plus soaking, video.

Good for: Lunchbox, Party

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

WaterAs Needed
Basmati Rice1½ cup
Ghee3 tbsp
Paneer200 grams
Bay Leaves1
Cloves3
Green Chilli, Slit2
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Green Peas½ cup
Carrot½ cup
Water2¼ cup
Salt1½ tsp
Coconut Milk2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	557kcal	2228kcal
Protein	17g	68g
Carbohydrate	68g	270g
Fat	25g	100g
Fibre	4g	16g
Sugar	4.2g	17g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 mins.
WaterBasmati Rice
2
Heat ghee in a pan, add paneer cubes and fry till it turns golden brown. Keep aside.
GheePaneer
3
In the same ghee, add bay leaf, cloves, green chilli, onion and saute for 2 mins, or until the onion turns translucent.
Bay LeavesClovesGreen ChilliOnion
4
Add green peas and carrot. Cook for 2 mins. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and saute till the masalas get cooked.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderGreen PeasCarrot
5
Add the water and salt. Bring it to a boil.
WaterSalt
6
Add the rice and boil until the level of the rice almost reaches the level of the water.
7
Pour coconut milk evenly over the rice. Add the fried paneer pieces on top along with coriander leaves. Cover tightly and cook on a very low flame for 12 minutes.
Coconut MilkCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Paneer Pulao take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Pulao serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Pulao vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Pulao spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Paneer Pulao?: 200 grams Paneer, 1½ cup Basmati Rice, ½ cup Green Peas, ½ cup Carrot, 1 Bay Leaves, 3 Cloves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Pulao?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Pulao?: About 557 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookMarch 2022
is there an alternative for coconut milk? does normal milk work? pls help.
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NithyaNovember 2021
It was amazing!!😋😋😋
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swathi BaskerJune 2026
loved it. turned out yummy and awesome recipe
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MunirajaJune 2025
paneer is replaced with prawns
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Karthik NJanuary 2025
very nice recipe
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AbarnaDecember 2022
add salt before adding water
MadhumithaFebruary 2022
after adding the rice to boil ..should i have to keep the flame low or medium or high
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Prabavathy RNovember 2021
simple and easy recipe. update more like this simple ones. it tasted good too