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Vagharelo Bhaat with Paneer (Indian-style fried rice)

Serves 2

Ready in 20 mins

Cumin Chilli & Turmeric paneer

  • High Protein, Vegetarian

A dish that every family does differently, and oh so delish!! Leftover basmati stir-fried with sizzling cumin and mustard seeds, curry leaves and crumbled golden paneer, finished with toasted pine nuts and fresh coriander. Tip: it's PERFECT for leftover rice, or when there's nothing else in the fridge.

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Ingredients
Method

Ingredients

  • 200g All The Aunties Original Paneer, cubed
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green chilli, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 3 curry leaves
  • ¼ tsp hing/asafoetida
  • ½ tsp turmeric
  • 300g leftover basmati rice
  • 2 tsp pine nuts
  • Lemon juice, coriander to finish

Method

  1. In a medium hot pan, fry off your diced onion, garlic and green chilli till soft.
  2. Then add in your cumin seeds, mustard seeds, curry leaves, and asafoetida.
  3. Once fragrant crumble in your paneer, and fry for a couple of mins till golden and crisp. Then sprinkle in the turmeric.
  4. Add in your rice, stir fry till hot.
  5. Finish with pine nuts, lime and coriander.
Vagharelo Bhaat with Paneer (Indian-style fried rice)
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