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    Home » Recipes » Blogging Marathon » Capsicum Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pulao

    Capsicum Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pulao

    Posted on Apr 18, 2019 · Last Updated on Jan 23, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Capsicum Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pualo
    Capsicum Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pulao with Step by step pictures. Sharing today a mild and yummy pulao with Capsicum and Paneer. Capsicum, when used in pulao, gives a yummy flavour, I have used tricolour capsicum for this pulao to give a colourful treat. And sure Paneer added is a double treat. Serve with any spicy curry and now let’s see how to prepare Capsicum Paneer Pulao.
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    Capsicum Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pualo
     
       Step by step Method with pictures:
        1.Heat a pan with butter and add in the cubed paneer roast till golden and set it aside.

    2.Soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins. Heat a Vessel with Ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel Seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Star Anise. Next, add in the sliced onions and green chilli and saute till glossy

    3.Next, add in the chopped capsicum and saute for a min and then add in the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves. Next, add in the soaked Basmati Rice. Fry for 2 mins

    4.Add in the measured water and mix well. Add in Salt and Lemon Juice and mix well.

    5.Keep the flame in high and close the cooker but without the whistle. wait till the stream comes out rigorously, Once the steam comes excessively put on the whistle and cook for 3 mins exactly and switch off the stove. Let the pressure gets released on its own and then open the cooker and fluff the rice. Then add in the Butter tossed Paneer Cubes and keep the cooker closed for another 10 mins and then serve.

    I served it with paneer butter masala.
    Capsicum Paneer Pulao Recipe | Easy Paneer Pualo
     

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    Capsicum Paneer Pulao

    Capsicum Paneer Pulao is a mild and yummy pulao. Capsicum, when used in pulao, gives a yummy flavor. This is a quick one-pot pulao.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time30 minutes mins
    Soaking Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 2
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • Butter – 2 tbsp
    • Paneer – 200 gms
    • Ghee/ Oil – 2 tbsp
    • Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Bay Leaves – 2
    • Cinnamon stick – 1-inch piece
    • Star Anise – 1
    • Green Chilli - 3
    • Basmati Rice – 1 cup
    • Onion - 1
    • Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tbsp
    • Capsicum – 1 cup
    • Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
    • Salt as needed
    • Water – 2 cups

    Instructions 

    • Heat a pan with butter and add in the cubed paneer roast till golden and set it aside.
    • Soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins. Heat a Vessel with Ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel Seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Star Anise. Next, add in the sliced onions and green chilli and saute till glossy
    • Next, add in the chopped capsicum and saute for a min and then add in the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves. Next, add in the soaked Basmati Rice. Fry for 2 mins
    • Add in the measured water and mix well. Add in Salt and Lemon Juice and mix well.
    • Keep the flame in high and close the cooker but without the whistle. wait till the stream comes out rigorously, Once the steam comes excessively put on the whistle and cook for 3 mins exactly and switch off the stove. Let the pressure gets released on its own and then open the cooker and fluff the rice. Then add in the Butter tossed Paneer Cubes and keep the cooker closed for another 10 mins and then serve.

    Notes

    · Goes well with Raita and any Kurma.
    · You can also cook the same in Electric Rice Cooker.
    Keyword Capsicum Paneer Pulao, Capsicum Pulao, Paneer Pulao
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    1. Suma Gandlur

      April 19, 2019 at 7:05 am

      Even little ones can enjoy this mild pulao. You have cooked so well that the dish almost looks plain and white. Sure it goes well with a gravy curry.

      Reply
    2. vaishali sabnani

      April 19, 2019 at 5:22 pm

      Nice and colourful pulao Isn’t it amazing that even simple recipes make it to dinner tables .
      The combo of paneer and capsicum surely is a delicious one .
      I love your simple recipes !

      Reply
    3. Gayathri Kumar

      April 21, 2019 at 8:37 am

      This looks so colourful. Who can say no to paneer and capsicum combination. Fantastic.

      Reply
    4. Harini R

      April 22, 2019 at 7:47 am

      Very appealing and looks tempting too. I am sure the kids will love this colorful pulao.

      Reply
    5. sushma

      April 23, 2019 at 8:34 am

      Nice and colorful pulao. Kids will definitely love this dish

      Reply
    6. Srividhya

      April 26, 2019 at 10:08 am

      Delicious pulav with capsicum and paneer. The tricolor capsicum not only adds color but a nice flavor and crunch. Yummm

      Reply
    7. Srivalli

      April 27, 2019 at 1:01 pm

      This paneer dish will surely be a wonderful dish for parties and quick meal too...very nicely presented Sharmila.

      Reply
    8. Kalyani

      May 08, 2019 at 3:33 pm

      those coloured peppers are adding so much zing to this dish.. great share...

      Reply
    9. cookwithrenu

      May 17, 2019 at 7:51 pm

      2 healthy ingredients into one and the paneer balances out the carbs from the rice. Protein packed dish.

      Reply
    10. Swati

      June 02, 2019 at 6:31 pm

      Paneer and capsicum combo in pulao is surely going to be hit among the kids.Colored peppers add so much of colors that is so appealing to eyes too !!

      Reply

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