Ingredients

• 2 cups - basmati rice
• 1 cup - paneer (cubed)
• 1/2 cup - soya chunks (cooked)
• 1 - onion (chopped lengthwise)
• 1 - green chilli (slit)
• 1 tsp - cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 cup - yogurt
• oil as needed
• salt to taste
• To grind: 1 cup - mint leaves (chopped)
• 8 - pepper corns
• 1 tbsp - fennel seeds
• 2 - cloves
• 1/2" stick - cinnamon
• 1/4 cup - grated coconut
• 2 - dry red chillies

How to Make Mint, Paneer and Soya chunks Pulao

• Mix the ingredients listed for grinding.
• Add a few drops of water and grind into a fine paste. Keep aside.
• Soak the basmati rice for 15 minutes in enough water.
• Heat enough oil in a pressure cooker. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaf and fry.
• Add the chopped onion, green chilli and salt and saute for a few minutes.
• Add the cooked soya chunks and paneer cubes and saute for a few minutes.
• Add the paste and cook for a few more minutes.
• Add the yogurt and water and bring to boil.
• Add the soaked basmati rice to the pressure cooker, stir and close the cooker. Pressure-cook for up to 3 hisses.
• Serve hot with raita of your choice.
• Recipe courtesy: Priya Easy N Tasty Recipes