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# Paneer Tawa Pulao Recipe – Lunch Box Special
## How to cook basmati rice
firstly, soak 1½ cup basmati rice for 20 minutes.
now take hot water in a large vessel. add 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp oil and ½ tsp turmeric.
once the water comes to a boil, add soaked rice and mix well.
boil for 8 minutes or until the rice is cooked well.
drain off and allow to cool completely.
## How to make paneer tawa pulao
firstly, in a large tawa or wok heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp butter.
add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 chilli and saute slightly.
also add ½ onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onion shrinks slightly.
further add ½ capsicum, 1 carrot, 5 beans, 3 tbsp peas and 1 tomato.
stir fry on high flame until vegetables are cooked yet remain crunchy.
now add 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp pav bhaji masala, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp schezwan sauce.
mix well making sure everything is well combined.
further, add ½ cup paneer and ½ potato. mix gently without breaking.
add in cooked rice, 2 tbsp coriander and mix gently.
mix well making sure everything is well combined.
finally, enjoy **paneer tawa pulao** with raita.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to cool the rice completely before mixing for pulao.
* also, adjust the amount of spice to your spice level.
* additionally, do not overcook the paneer as it turns hard and rubbery.
* finally, **paneer tawa pulao recipe** tastes great when prepared slightly spicy.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-tawa-pulao-recipe-street-style/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/paneer-tawa-pulao-recipe-street-style/)
## How to cook basmati rice
