Paneer Tikka Masala Rice Bowl Recipe

Indian cuisine · 506 calories

Paneer Tikka Masala Rice Bowl recipe

About this recipe

Looking for a protein-packed and flavorful vegetarian dinner? This Paneer Tikka Masala Rice Bowl is just what you need! Made with marinated paneer tikka, fragrant masala rice, and fresh capsicum, this dish combines bold spices and wholesome ingredients to create a hearty meal that's perfect for gym enthusiasts or anyone craving comfort food. Paneer is rich in protein, making it ideal for muscle recovery, while the masala rice is bursting with Indian flavors. Ready in under an hour, this recipe is easy to prepare and guarantees satisfaction with each bite. Garnished with fresh coriander leaves, this vibrant bowl is sure to become a dinner-time favorite.

Ingredients

  • 200 g Paneer
  • 1 kg Rice
  • 500 g Desi Tomato (Tamatar)
  • - Onion-250 Gms
  • 1 piece Yellow Bell Pepper
  • 1 pack (100 g) Everest - Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 pack (500 g) Nandini Thick Curd Pouch
  • 20 g Turmeric Powder
  • - Red Chilli Powder
  • 100 g Catch Super Garam Masala
  • 100 g Popular Essentials Jeera (Cumin Seeds)
  • 1 Bunch Coriander Leaves ( Kottambari Soppu )
  • 1 pack (1 kg) Aashirvaad Crystal Salt | Iodised
  • 140 g Modern Kitchens Raita Boondi - 100 % Rice Bran Oil

Instructions

  1. 1. Cut the paneer into cubes and marinate it with curd, turmeric, red chili powder, and coriander powder for 15 minutes.
  2. 2. Wash the rice thoroughly, then soak it in water for 10 minutes and drain.
  3. 3. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté until aromatic.
  4. 4. Add finely chopped onions and sauté till golden brown, then stir in ginger-garlic paste.
  5. 5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and blend into a paste.
  6. 6. Stir in turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, and garam masala, cooking for 2 minutes.
  7. 7. Add rice to the pan and sauté for 2 minutes, then pour in water and salt. Cook covered until the rice is fully cooked.
  8. 8. Heat another pan with oil for the paneer tikka. Add capsicum and marinated paneer cubes, cooking until lightly charred.
  9. 9. Serve the cooked masala rice in bowls and top with the charred paneer tikka and capsicum.
  10. 10. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves for added flavor and vibrancy.