Warm basmati rice and paneer salad
Ayurvedic recipe Warm Basmati Rice and Paneer Salad
SERVES : 2
INGREDIENTS :
- 1 cup cooked Basmati rice
- 1/2 cup grated cucumber
- 1/2 cup steamed bean sprouts
- 1 cup 1/4" paneer cheese cubes
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, soaked in water for 30 minutes
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Rock salt to taste (optional)
- 1/4 tsp fresh-ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp finely chopped sweet basil
METHOD
- Heat ghee in a pan until clear. Add paneer cubes and stir gently from side to side for 4-5 minutes.
- In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the rice and the paneer and mix well. Drain walnuts well before adding to the mix.
- Gently fluff the Basmati rice and fold into the salad.
- Add the paneer and stir gently.
- Serve warm.
