Last updated on March 25th, 2020

Paneer fried rice recipe is a tasty and healthy variety rice you can make for kids lunchbox. You can make this fried rice easily in the lines of veg fried rice. Adding toasted paneer cubes makes this rice very tasty and nutritious also. Here is how to make best paneer fried rice recipe with step by step photos.

We love Indo chinese fusion recipes at our home especially during weekends. I often make veg fried rice, veg noodles, chowmein paired with gobi, paneer or baby corn manchurian.

If I am making Indo chinese fare for guests I also make a clear soup and starters like crispy corn, chili baby corn or chili potatoes. Homemade Indo Chinese fare is so much better than takeaways, non greasy clean and fresh!

Now coming to this paneer fried rice, this is a very good option for kids lunchbox. This fried rice has loads of veggies and you can make it as spicy as you prefer. I make it moderately spiced with just a dash of soy sauce.

I first tasted this paneer fried rice in a small chinese restaurant in Bangalore. It tasted very good and spicy, obviously it was drenched in sauces though. But while making at home, I add more veggies and minimum or no sauces.

Paneer is a favorite among kids and rich source of protein. You can add paneer in many basic recipes and make paneer pulao, biryani, in mixed vegetable soup as topping quick stir fries and many more paneer recipes.

This Paneer Fried Rice Recipe Is

Quick, simple & easy

Very delicious & flavorful

Clean & healthy

gluten free & vegetarian

Moderately spiced, kids friendly

Do try out this super simple yet very delicious & flavorful fried rice. Comes together in minutes and suitable for all special occasions and parties.

Ingredients For Paneer Fried Rice

To make paneer fried rice you can use basmati rice or any long grained rice. if it is not available just use any cooked rice with grains separate.

If you have leftover cooked rice, it will work well in this recipe. Even if you cook fresh rice, make sure to cool it thoroughly before adding to the veggies. If the rice is hot, the grains will break while tossing with veggies.

You can add any of your favorite veggies like carrots, beans, baby corns, cabbage in this rice. Basically veggies used for veg fried rice can be used for this paneer fried rice too. If you prefer you can make this rice with just spring onions and paneer without veggies.

Apart from veggies you can add mushrooms in this recipe. Vegans can use tofu cubes instead of paneer cubes. I like to toast the paneer cubes before adding to the rice. You can even add raw paneer cubes.

Serve paneer fried rice warm with a side of chili vinegar, manchurian sauce or any manchurian of your choice. You can also cool it well and pack in kids lunchbox.

How To Make Paneer Fried Rice

1. Cook and cool the rice thoroughly. Spread the rice on a plate and add few drops of oil. Set aside.

2. Heat a tava and add 1 teaspoon oil. Spread well. Add the finely chopped paneer cubes. Toast until paneer changes golden brown.

3. Heat a wok with 3 teaspoons sesame oil. Add crushed ginger garlic. Saute in high flame. Add spring onion whites. Saute well in high flame. Add chili flakes and saute well.