Paneer Fried Rice Recipe | Restaurant Style Paneer Fried Rice at Home

Paneer Fried Rice is a tasty Indo-Chinese style recipe made with soft paneer cubes, veggies, and flavorful sauces. It is perfect for lunch, dinner, or tiffin. This dish gives a smoky fried rice taste with the richness of paneer — a great choice for vegetarians!

Ingredients for Paneer Fried Rice

For the Rice

• 2 cups cooked & cooled rice

• 1 tbsp oil

For Paneer

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• 1 cup paneer cubes

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• 1 tbsp oil (for frying)

Vegetables

• ½ cup carrots (finely chopped)

• ½ cup capsicum

• ½ cup beans

• ¼ cup green peas

• 2–3 spring onion stalks (separated green & white)

Sauces & Spices

• 1 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tsp vinegar

• 1 tsp green chili sauce (optional)

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

How to Make Paneer Fried Rice

Step 1: Prepare the Rice

• Use 1-day-old or freshly cooked cooled rice.

• Keep grains separate for perfect fried rice.

Step 2: Fry the Paneer

• Heat oil in a pan.

• Add paneer cubes, sprinkle salt + black pepper.

• Toss lightly until golden (1–2 minutes).

• Keep aside.

Step 3: Stir-Fry Veggies

• Heat oil in a wok on high flame.

• Add spring onion white, carrots, beans, peas, capsicum.

• Stir fry for 2–3 minutes (keep crunchy).

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Step 4: Add Sauces & Spices

• Add soy sauce, vinegar, chili sauce, black pepper, and salt.

• Mix well on high flame.

Step 5: Add Rice & Paneer

• Add cooked rice + fried paneer cubes.

• Toss gently so paneer does not break.

Step 6: Final Touch

• Add spring onion greens and mix once.

• Turn off the flame.

Serve With

• Manchurian

• Chili Paneer

• Schezwan Noodles

• Tomato Soup

• Dal Fry

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Pro Tips

• Use firm paneer so it does not break.

• Always cook fried rice on high flame.

• Do not overcook vegetables.

• Use cold rice for the best results.

Recommended Tools

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✔️ Iron Kadai / Cast Iron Wok
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✔️ Masala Spice Grinder
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