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Simple Carrot and Paneer Pulao

I know, what you guys are thinking - "Carrot and Paneer", seriously? Yes, that is exactly how I was breaking my head, when I was trying to cook something with this combination for the contest hosted by lovely Neela. I initially planned to make Bhurji with this combo, but since I had already added a variety of Bhurji with Paneer, I did not want to go down the same road again. So here, I made a simple and quick Pulao with carrot and paneer. Trust me, it turned out very well. Although, I wanted to add Capsicum, I could not find a fresh one in the super market today, so did not add them. But make sure, you guys add capsicum, it would be crunchy and just right.
Carrot and Paneer Pulao
Ingredients:
1)Paneer - 1 cup(cubed, big chunks)
2)Carrot - 2 (small, Grated)
3)Green Chilli - 1(chopped)
4)Onion - 1(medium, cut lengthwise)
5)Red Chilli Powder - 1/2 tsp
6)Coriander Powder - 1/2 tsp
7)Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
8)Garam Masala - a pinch
9)Ginger Garlic Paste - 1/4 tsp
10)Cardamon, Bay leaves, Cinnamon, Cloves - a little
11)Oil - 2 tsp
12)Cumin Seeds and Mustard Seeds - 1/2 tsp each
13)Cooked Long Grain Rice - 1 cup
Preparation:
1)Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and add the cubed paneer, saute until they turn golden brown, keep aside.
2)Heat 1 tsp of oil in a pan and add Cardamon, Bay leaves, Cinnamon, Cloves, Mustard and Cumin seeds, let it release flavor and also splutter.
3)Add the chopped green chilli, onion and salt. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
4)Add ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes off.
5)Add the grated carrot, turmeric powder and saute until it cooks. It takes approximately 4 minutes. 
6)Add red chilli, coriander and garam masala powder and mix well, let it cook for 2 more minutes.
7)Add the sauteed paneer and mix well. 
8)Now add the cooked long grain rice and mix well. 

Simple Carrot and Paneer Pulao is ready to be served with Raita! 

Note: The Puloa will be slightly sweeter because of the grated carrot. If you do not want the Pulao to taste sweeter, then reduce the amount of carrot or otherwise chop the carrot instead of grating them. But somehow, when the carrots are chopped it did not look like Pulao, it looked more like a fried rice, hence I grated. :-)

Comments

  1. Hamaree RasoiApril 17, 2013 at 1:15 AM

    you are right adding carrot here would have added more taste but this is also a winner recipe

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    1. Pavithra RApril 17, 2013 at 3:37 AM

      Deepa, I have added Carrot, it is grated.
      The only thing i did not add is Capsicum! :-)

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  2. Beena.stephyApril 17, 2013 at 1:21 AM

    Yummy and healthy rice.

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  3. ChitzApril 17, 2013 at 4:29 AM

    So much of carrot & paneer Pulav & rice and all coming up :) Urs look stunningly inviting !!

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    1. Pavithra RApril 17, 2013 at 4:50 AM

      HeHe, thanks Chitz.
      I know we cannot make a lot of different combinations with these 2 combo, hey na!

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  4. Neela RufusApril 17, 2013 at 12:53 PM

    Thanks Pavithra for sending this yummy recipe for the event. I'll make this pulav using capsicum. Nice photos too :)

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    1. Pavithra RApril 17, 2013 at 7:11 PM

      Thanks Neela! Yes, please add capsicum, that gives that extra punch.

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    2. Neela RufusJuly 23, 2013 at 5:58 PM

      Hi Pavithra thanks again for participating in the Dish It Out event :) Plz accept the 25$ Amazon gift card. Send your e.mail ID to my email. Love your pulav recipe :)

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    3. Pavithra RJuly 28, 2013 at 5:50 AM

      Thanks a bunch Neela!! That is very sweet of you, heading to your blog now.

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  5. JulieApril 17, 2013 at 2:39 PM

    wow..healthy carrot & paneer rice,yumm:)

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  6. DhanishApril 17, 2013 at 4:59 PM

    Pulav without rice..? This sounds really interesting and very innovative. Looks really yum. Paneer looks really crispy.

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    1. Pavithra RApril 17, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Dhanish, this is Pulao, hence of course with rice.
      Did you not see the ingredients and the pics?

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  7. Navaneetham KrishnanApril 17, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    New discovery but not complaining. Life is about trying out new dishes and here's to your pulao that I will go. The flavors has the oomph factors. I love spicy food and rice too. Yum.

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    1. Pavithra RApril 17, 2013 at 9:13 PM

      Thanks Nava!
      The good thing is - it is very easy to make, and yes with an oomph factor built-in :-)

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  8. Nilu AApril 17, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    This looks very good Pavithra I love to collect one dish meals especially when you are in a hurry and craving for something really good.. This pulao is what I love... Very healthy and full of nutrition... Loved the paneer fry :-)

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    1. Pavithra RApril 18, 2013 at 4:55 AM

      Thanks Nilu.
      Yes, one pot dishes are just amazing, and easy to make.

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  9. Dhanish KumarApril 18, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I came here again to check see how to prepare this pulau for tomorrow lunch.. Sorry Pavithra. :( Seriously I thought those are paneer pieces. :( and missed the last ingredient..

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    1. Pavithra RApril 19, 2013 at 7:20 PM

      Hey no probs, Dhanish. I also miss stuffs sometimes :-)
      I hope the Pulao came out well.

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  10. Sugar et alApril 19, 2013 at 2:04 AM

    Paneer and carrot together in a dish can only be awesome. The golden brown paneer looks so inviting...I am ready with a spoon to dig in!

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