Paneer and pea pilau with golden raisins
Fragrant spiced rice with soft paneer, sweet peas and plump raisins. A small bowl that fills you up.
- Time40 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.38 a head
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a deep pan. Fry the onion for 10 minutes until deep golden. Lift out half for topping.
10 min - 2
Add the paneer to the pan and fry for 3 minutes until golden at the edges. Lift out.
3 min - 3
Add the last tbsp ghee, the cumin, cardamom, cinnamon and turmeric. Stir for 30 seconds.
- 4
Stir in the rinsed rice and raisins, then the hot water and 1 tsp salt. Bring to the boil, cover and cook on the lowest heat for 10 minutes.
10 min - 5
Scatter the peas and paneer on top, cover and cook for 5 minutes more. Leave to steam for 5 minutes.
5 min - 6
Fluff with a fork and serve with the reserved onions and coriander.
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