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One-Pot Paneer Rice Recipe:  When you are living alone, a lunch box becomes a hassle, but consciously opting for healthy habits is a necessity in a modern, hustling world. Therefore, here is a quick one-pot paneer rice recipe, along with a cucumber raita recipe to make your lunch hassle-free, cooked in under 15 minutes. This recipe not only saves time and effort, but it also provides an incredibly healthy and tasty dish to enjoy easily in the office environment.

One-Pot Paneer Rice Recipe

Here is a step-by-step guide for cooking a one-pot paneer rice recipe, along with kitchen staple ingredients.

Ingredients To Make One-Pot Paneer Rice Recipe:

Recipe For 1 serving

  • 100g Paneer (preferably low-fat) (diced)
  • 100g Boiled white rice
  • A finely chopped onion
  • A finely chopped tomato
  • A finely chopped green chilli
  • A finely chopped coriander for garnishing
  • A tsp of turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp of cumin seeds
  • 3-4 finely chopped garlic cloves (optional)
  • Salt to taste

One-Pot Paneer Rice Recipe

  • Step 1.  In a pan, heat the oil and add cumin seeds and garlic cloves and let them splutter.
  • Step 2.  Now add the onion and stir. After the onion turns translucent, add the tomato and green chilli.
  • Step 3.  As the tomato starts to cook, add turmeric powder and salt to taste. Mix well.
  • Step 4.  Add paneer and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Step 5.  Now add boiled rice.
  • Step 6.  Give everything a good stir.
  • Step 7.  Cook for a minute and turn off the gas.
  • Step 8.  Transfer the paneer rice to your office lunch box and garnish with coriander.

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Cucumber Raita Recipe:

Ingredients:

  • 1 large cucumber
  • 1 Cup of curd (Dahi)
  • Handful of mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder
  • Salt to taste
  • Coriander leaves, chopped
  • Pomegranate pearls
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • 1/2 tsp mustard seeds
  • Pinch of asafetida
  • dried red chilli

Method:

1. Peel off the cucumber and grate it.
2. In a bowl, add curd and mix cucumber, mint leaves, chilli powder, cumin powder, salt, coriander leaves, and pomegranate pearls.
3. Give everything a good mix.
4. Now, in a small pan, heat ghee and add mustard seeds, asafetida and dried red chilli.
5. Once they crackle, mix it in the prepared raita.
6. Serve this cucumber raita chilled with the paneer rice recipe.

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Try these easy combination recipes for a finger-licking, healthy lunch, because who said healthy recipes always come along with complicated cooking steps? This quick one-pot paneer rice recipe is not only convenient but also yummy. Combining fresh ingredients with rich tastes, it is sure to satisfy and give you all the benefits of a healthy meal with a minimum amount of effort. Serve it together with the cucumber raita, and you'll have yourself a great office lunch.


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