Have leftover rice? Make Paneer Fried Rice with it for a quick meal (see recipe video)

By now, we all have got into the habit of reusing leftover food – thanks to the 2020 lockdown. The months-long lockdown in the year 2020 has taught us how to make full use of our given resources. One such resource of course we have is extra food. Leftover food is a very common thing in every household. Be it a bowl of rice or a roti or two – there is always some uneaten food left after every meal. What do you do with leftover food? The most common answer would be doing something new with it. That’s correct! Today, instead of throwing away the extra food, we prefer to cook something new out of it. Take leftover rice for example. We have tried making parathas, pulaos and even kheer from a bowl of leftover rice. But what is most popular is the fried rice.

(Also read: 5 Delicious Fried Rice Recipes You’ll Love To Make Over and Over,

With leftover rice, vegetables, protein and spices – fried rice is quick and easy to make and helps to make a nutritious meal in no time. The best part is that you can go as creative as you want with this fried rice recipe. From Veg Fried Rice to Chicken Garlic Fried Rice – there are many options, leaving us spoiled for options. Another such delicious option is Paneer Fried Rice. Here fried paneer cubes are tossed with vegetables, salt, pepper and rice to prepare this delicious dish in less than 30 minutes. Don’t believe us? Try this recipe and find out for yourself.

Paneer Fried Rice Recipe to Eat Quickly: How to Make Paneer Fried Rice:

First, fry the paneer cubes and keep aside. Then add ginger-garlic paste to the pan, add pieces of paneer and fry. Then add onion, capsicum, carrot and beans and fry for a few minutes. Then add salt, pepper, red chili powder, soy sauce and mix.

Add rice to it, cook for five minutes and serve hot. You can also garnish it with fresh chopped coriander leaves.

Watch the step-by-step recipe video in the header section.

(Also read: 5 interesting ways to decorate your bowl of fried rice,

The recipe looks simple and oh-so-delicious; Is not it? Try this recipe and have a delicious weekday lunch ready in no time.

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About Somdutt SahuInvestigator- Somdutt likes to call this himself. In terms of food, people or places, she craves only to know the unknown. A simple aglio oleo pasta or dal-chawal and a good movie can make his day.

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