Paneer & Bell Pepper Stir-Fry with Jeera Rice

Ingredients for Paneer Stir-Fry:

• 200g paneer, cubed
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp oil
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Ingredients for Jeera Rice:

• 1 cup Basmati rice
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp ghee
• Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Jeera Rice:
   • Rinse and soak the rice for 15 minutes. Drain.
   • In a pan, heat ghee and add cumin seeds until they sizzle.
   • Add the drained rice, salt, and 2 cups of water. Cover and cook until rice is fluffy.
   • Fluff with a fork before serving.
2. Prepare the Paneer Stir-Fry:
   • In a pan, heat oil and add cumin seeds. Add sliced onions and cook until golden.
   • Add bell pepper, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and pepper. Sauté for 5 minutes.
   • Add paneer cubes and cook for another 2-3 minutes until everything is well-coated and heated.
   • Garnish with coriander leaves before serving with Jeera Rice.

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