Other than making as a weeknight dinner, this can be packed into kids’ or adult’s lunch box. It’s easy to make and call for basic ingredients. Another good thing about this paneer fried rice gets ready in a jiffy. Perfect for this busy mornings. Keep the cooked rice ready in the fridge and whip up the dish in no time. I am sure you and your family will love this protein-packed, hearty, filling paneer fried rice recipe as much as we do.

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Then turn off the stove and it is ready to serve. Serving suggestion: This paneer fried rice tastes good on its own. Or it can be served with Indian Chinese gravy dishes like veg manchurian or Gobi manchurian. Let’s make it Healthier!

Use brown rice instead of white rice. Use a combination of rice and quinoa. Use cauliflower rice (I am not a fan of cauliflower rice because I love my carbs).

Can I substitute the vegetables? Yes, you can use your choice of vegetables. Green peas, corn, green beans, mushroom, cauliflower, cabbage, red pepper, broccoli are all great additions or substitutions.

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