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Herby Paneer Baked Rice Recipe

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A vibrant and aromatic herby paneer baked rice that combines fragrant basmati rice with fresh parsley, zesty lemon, and tender paneer cubes. This one-dish meal is baked to perfection, featuring bright mangetout and peas for a fresh, nutritious touch.

Ingredients

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Rice and Herb Base

  • 150g basmati rice
  • 1 tbsp rapeseed oil
  • 400ml hot vegetable stock
  • ½ small pack of parsley, finely chopped (divided)
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced (divided)

Main Ingredients

  • 65g paneer, cut into 1½ cm cubes
  • 100g mangetout, halved lengthways
  • 100g frozen peas

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan)/gas mark 6 to prepare for baking.
  2. Prepare rice and seasoning: In a medium casserole dish (about 25 x 20 cm), mix the basmati rice with rapeseed oil and season with salt. Stir well to coat the rice evenly with the oil.
  3. Add stock and herbs: Pour in the hot vegetable stock, then add most of the chopped parsley, most of the lemon zest, and all of the lemon juice. Stir gently to combine and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Top with paneer and bake initial phase: Evenly distribute the paneer cubes over the rice mixture. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes until the rice is nearly cooked and the paneer cubes begin to turn golden on top.
  5. Add vegetables and continue baking: Remove the dish briefly from the oven and fold in the mangetout and frozen peas. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes, ensuring the vegetables are cooked but remain bright and vibrant in color.
  6. Finish and serve: Once cooked, sprinkle the reserved parsley and lemon zest over the top before serving to add fresh flavor and an appealing garnish.

Notes

  • Use hot vegetable stock to help the rice cook evenly in the oven.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste before baking for best flavor.
  • Make sure to cut paneer into uniformly sized cubes for even cooking.
  • Keep an eye on vegetables during the final bake to avoid overcooking and preserve their color and crunch.
  • This dish is suitable for vegetarians and can be customized with other herbs or vegetables.

Keywords: baked rice, paneer recipe, herby rice, vegetarian main, lemon zest, parsley, healthy rice dish

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