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# Matar Paneer Pulao Recipe

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<Accordion title="Time and servings" icon="clock" defaultOpen={true}>
  |                  |            |
  | ---------------- | ---------- |
  | **Prep time**    | 10 min     |
  | **Cook time**    | 20 min     |
  | **Soaking Time** | 20 min     |
  | **Total time**   | 50 min     |
  | **Serves**       | 3 servings |
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<Accordion title="Nutrition" icon="chart-bar" defaultOpen={true}>
  Per servings.

  | Nutrient      | Amount   |
  | ------------- | -------- |
  | Calories      | 845 kcal |
  | Carbohydrates | 96 g     |
  | Protein       | 22 g     |
  | Fat           | 42 g     |
  | Saturated fat | 18 g     |
  | Cholesterol   | 70 mg    |
  | Sodium        | 827 mg   |
  | Potassium     | 569 mg   |
  | Fiber         | 7 g      |
  | Sugar         | 7 g      |
  | Vitamin A     | 849 IU   |
  | Vitamin C     | 83 mg    |
  | Calcium       | 423 mg   |
  | Iron          | 4 mg     |
</Accordion>

## Ingredients

* 2 tbsp ghee
* 200 grams paneer *(cubed)*
* 3 tbsp cashew
* 2 tbsp oil
* 1 tsp cumin
* 1 inch cinnamon
* 1 bay leaf
* 1 black cardamom
* ½ javitri / mace
* ½ tsp cloves
* 4 pods cardamom
* 1 onion *(sliced)*
* 2 chilli *(slit)*
* 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
* 1½ cup basmati rice *(soaked)*
* 1 cup peas / matar
* ½ tsp chilli powder
* ½ tsp garam masala
* 1 tsp salt
* 3 cup water
* ½ lemon
* 2 tbsp coriander *(finely chopped)*

## Instructions

1. firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 200 grams paneer, 3 tbsp cashew, and roast on low flame.
2. roast until the paneer and cashew turn golden brown. keep aside.
3. in the same kadai, add 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom, ½ javitri, ½ tsp cloves, and 4 pods of cardamom.
4. roast until the spices turn aromatic.
5. now add 1 onion, 2 chilli, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, and saute until the onions change color slightly.
6. further, add 1½ cup basmati rice and saute gently without breaking rice grains.
7. also add 1 cup peas, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt.
8. mix well making sure the spices turn aromatic.
9. now add 3 cup water and ½ lemon. mix well.
10. cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
11. after 10 minutes, add 2 tbsp coriander and fried cashew, paneer.
12. mix gently. cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
13. finally, enjoy matar paneer pulao with raita.

## Step-by-step

<Steps>
  <Step>
    firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee. add 200 grams paneer, and 3 tbsp cashew, and roast on low flame.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roast until the paneer and cashew turn golden brown. keep aside.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    in the same kadai, add 2 tbsp oil. add 1 tsp cumin, 1-inch cinnamon, 1 bay leaf, 1 black cardamom, ½ javitri, ½ tsp cloves, and 4 pods of cardamom.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    roast until the spices turn aromatic.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 1 onion, 2 chillies, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, and saute until the onions change colour slightly.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    further, add 1½ cup basmati rice and saute gently without breaking rice grains.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    also add 1 cup peas, ½ tsp chilli powder, ½ tsp garam masala, and 1 tsp salt.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix well making sure the spices turn aromatic.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    now add 3 cups water and ½ lemon. mix well.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    after 10 minutes, add 2 tbsp coriander and fried cashew, paneer.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    mix gently. cover and simmer for another 10 minutes.
  </Step>

  <Step>
    finally, enjoy **matar paneer pulao** with raita.

    <img src="https://hebbarskitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/matar-paneer-pulao-recipe-Kaju-Paneer-Peas-Pulao-Lunch-Box-Recipe-1-2048x1365.jpeg" alt="matar paneer pulao recipe" referrerPolicy="no-referrer" loading="lazy" className="rounded-lg" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Video

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## Notes

* firstly, you can add vegetables of your choice to make it nutritious.

* also, roasting paneer in ghee makes paneer tasty and crunchy.

* additionally, you can prepare the pulao in the cooker by pressure cooking for 2 whistles.

* finally, **matar paneer pulao recipe** tastes great when prepared less spicy.

<Note>
  Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/matar-paneer-pulao-recipe-kaju-paneer/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/matar-paneer-pulao-recipe-kaju-paneer/)
</Note>