Cottage Cheese Veggie Pilaf Recipe

Name: Cottage Cheese Veggie Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 600 g basmati rice; 200 g mixed vegetables; 200 g cottage cheese (paneer); ¼ cup oil; 2 medium onions, sliced; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; ½ teaspoon saffron; ½ teaspoon yellow food coloring; ½ cup warm milk; ½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped; ½ cup crisp fried onions; 2 green chilies; ½ cup crisp fried onions; 1 tablespoon garlic paste; 1 tablespoon ginger paste; ½ teaspoon black peppercorns; 4 cloves; 1 inch cinnamon; 1 teaspoon cumin seed

Servings: persons

600 g basmati rice
200 g mixed vegetables
200 g cottage cheese (paneer)
¼ cup oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 medium tomatoes, chopped
¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
½ teaspoon saffron
½ teaspoon yellow food coloring
½ cup warm milk
½ cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
½ cup crisp fried onions
2 green chilies
½ cup crisp fried onions
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
½ teaspoon black peppercorns
4 cloves
1 inch cinnamon
1 teaspoon cumin seed

1
Boil the mixed vegetables in 1 cup of warm water for 5 minutes.
2
Pour oil in a heavy bottomed pan.
3
Add onions and saute until browned.
4
Add tomatoes and cook until soft.
5
Add this to the ground masala paste, the powdered masalas and salt.
6
Cook for 5 minutes.
7
Add the boiled veggies and cottage cheese.
8
Cook on simmer until the oil separates.
9
Mix the chopped corriander into the veggies.
10
Parboil the soaked rice in lots of water with salt.
11
Strain rice and lay it on top of the cooked veggies.
12
Mix the saffron and food colour in milk.
13
Splash this saffron milk on the rice.
14
Sprinkle crisp onion on the last layer.
15
Close the pan with a lid tightly.
16
Cook on simmer for 25 minutes.
17
Serve this pilaf with a salad of your choice!

1020

kcal

Calories

Fat

155

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 600 g basmati rice, 200 g mixed vegetables, 200 g cottage cheese (paneer), ¼ cup oil, and more.

Yes, Cottage Cheese Veggie Pilaf falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cottage Cheese Veggie Pilaf

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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