Coconut-Smothered Paneer Pilaf Bliss Recipe

About this recipe

A rich and flavorful Paneer Pulao paired with creamy coconut curry, designed to boost weight gain while adhering to Jain dietary restrictions.

Ingredients

• 200 g Paneer
• 250 ml Coconut Milk
• - Bay Leaf
• 150 Gms Cloves
• - Cardamom
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 200 g Green Peas
• 250 g Carrot
• 500 g Ghee
• 100 g Coriander Powder
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 250g Ginger
• 250g Green Chilli
• 250g Coriander
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee in a deep pan. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cloves, and cardamom, and sauté until aromatic.
2. Step 2: Add the soaked basmati rice and stir gently for 2 minutes. Pour 400 ml of water, season with salt, and cover with a lid. Cook on medium heat until rice is fluffy and cooked.
3. Step 3: In a separate pan, heat the remaining ghee. Add ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add diced carrot and green peas to the pan and cook for 5 minutes until tender.
5. Step 5: Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. Simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to thicken the curry slightly.
6. Step 6: Gently add paneer cubes and let them soak in the curry for 2-3 minutes.
7. Step 7: Serve the paneer pulao and coconut curry side by side on a plate. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves for added flavor.