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Paneer Lemon Rice

This tangy lemon rice with paneer is a quick, flavourful, and budget-conscious meal that adds extra protein to a simple Indian rice dish
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Lemon Rice, Nutritious Lemon Rice, Paneer Lemon Rice, the broke desi kitchen
Servings: 1
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: Rs 40

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 50 g paneer cut into small cubes
  • 1 tbsp peanuts
  • ½ small onion finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 green chilli slit or chopped
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • ¼ tsp turmeric powder
  • 8 –10 curry leaves
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice or to taste
  • 1 tsp cooking oil
  • Salt to taste
  • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves optional
  • 1 –2 tbsp water if needed