Ingredients

• 2 cups - cooked basmati rice
• 1 cup - paneer cubes
• 10 - saffron strands
• 1/4 cup - hot water
• 1 tsp - shah jeera
• 1 - onion, chopped lengthwise
• 3 - green chillies, slit
• 1 tsp - garam masala powder
• 1/2 tsp - cumin seed powder
• 1/2 tsp - pepper powder
• Salt - to taste
• 1/2 cup - mint leaves, chopped
• Oil - as required

How to Make Zafrani Paneer Pulao

• Soak the saffron strands in hot water for half an hour.
• Heat few drops of oil and fry the paneer pieces till golden brown; keep aside.
• Separately, heat enough oil in a large pan, add the shah jeera and allow to crackle.
• Add the chopped onions and stir until translucent.
• Add the green chillies and chopped mint leaves.
• Saute until the mint leaves wilt.
• Add the garam masala powder, cumin seeds powder, pepper powder and the saffron water.
• Toss so that the spices are well mixed.
• Add the cooked basmati rice and mix gently.
• Finally add the fried paneer and toss gently.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipe