Paneer Rice, Microwave Recipe
by Tarla Dalal
Entice your senses with this tongue-tickling Paneer Rice, which is nevertheless very easy to make using the microwave oven.
Succulent paneer and crunchy capsicums team up with a range of common but tasty ingredients like tomato puree and garam masala to make a delectable rice dish.
You will surely enjoy the rich mouth-feel and spicy flavour of this dish. A cup of raita makes it all the more interesting!
Try other microwave recipes like Oondhiya or Mug Pizza .
Paneer Rice, Microwave Recipe recipe - How to make Paneer Rice, Microwave Recipe
Soaking time: 30 minutes Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 4 servings
1 cup long grained rice (basmati)
2 tbsp oil
1/2 cup sliced onions
1/2 tbsp garlic (lehsun) paste
1 tsp ginger (adrak) paste
1 tsp finely chopped green chillies
1/3 cup tomato purée
1/2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 cup sliced capsicum
salt to taste
1 cup paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
- Method
- Clean and wash the rice. Soak in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
- Combine the oil, onion, garlic paste, ginger paste and green chillies in a microwave safe bowl and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Add the tomato purée, garam masala, chilli powder, capsicum, rice and salt, mix well and microwave on high for 1 minute.
- Add 2 cups of hot water, mix well and microwave on high for 12 minutes, while stirring it twice in between.
- Add the paneer and coriander, mix well and microwave on high for 2 minutes.
- Serve hot.
| Energy | 333 cal |
| Protein | 8.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.8 g |
| Fiber | 2.6 g |
| Fat | 16.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Vitamin A | 439.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 29 mg |
| Folic Acid | 12.7 mcg |
| Calcium | 195.2 mg |
| Iron | 0.6 mg |
| Magnesium | 44.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 181.9 mg |
| Sodium | 6.6 mg |
| Potassium | 119.1 mg |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg |
This rice recipe is made in a jiffy in a microwave, it is spicy and just tasted soo good, my parents and friends all enjoyed it fully....