DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
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Step 1
Melt half the butter in a frying pan and cook the paneer until golden. Transfer to a plate.
DINNER IN 25 MINUTES
PANTRY-FRIENDLY
VEGETARIAN · DINNER
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice recipe with paneer, cheese, and rice. A simple 25-minute dinner with clear, step-by-step instructions.
Total time25 min
YieldServes 3
DietVegetarian
Shopping11 ingredients
DifficultyEasy
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Method
5 steps · about 25 minutes total
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Step 2
Add remaining butter, garlic and red pepper and cook until softened.
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Step 3
Stir in peas, paprika and cooked rice and heat through.
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Step 4
Return the paneer to the pan and finish with lemon juice and parsley.
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Step 5
Season to taste and serve.
Before you serve
Cooking notes & good-to-know answers.
Small details for confident timing, useful swaps, and safer leftovers.
Cooking notes
Press tofu or pat paneer and halloumi dry before cooking so the pieces brown instead of steaming.
Spread cooked rice out to cool quickly when the recipe calls for chilled rice, then refrigerate it promptly.
Garlic cooks quickly; keep the heat moderate to avoid burning it and turning it bitter.
Good to know
Serve it with a simple side that complements the main ingredients, such as a salad, cooked vegetables, bread or rice where appropriate.
You can often swap rice varieties, but cooking time and liquid requirements can change. Use the package directions for the rice you choose when they differ from the recipe.
Refrigerate leftovers promptly in a covered container and use them according to local food-safety guidance.
About this recipe
Garlic Butter Paneer Rice is a dinner idea built around paneer, cheese, rice, and butter. It is designed for straightforward home cooking and takes about 25 minutes, making it a useful option when you want a practical meal without a long ingredient list.
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