📝 Ingredients:

For Fried Rice:

• 2 cups cooked basmati rice 🍚 (cooled)
• 1 cup paneer cubes 🧀
• 2 tbsp oil/ghee 🧈
• 1 small onion, finely chopped 🧅
• ½ cup capsicum, finely chopped 🫑
• ½ cup carrot, finely chopped 🥕
• ½ cup spring onions, chopped 🌿
• 1-2 green chilies, slit 🌶️
• 1 tbsp garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 tbsp soy sauce 🥢
• 1 tbsp schezwan sauce (optional for spice) 🔥
• ½ tsp black pepper powder
• ½ tsp salt 🧂 (adjust as needed)
• ½ tsp vinegar
• ½ tsp garam masala (optional)

For Crispy Paneer (Optional):

• 1 tsp cornflour
• 1 tsp all-purpose flour
• ¼ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp water

1️⃣ Fry the Paneer (Optional for crispy texture)

• Mix cornflour, all-purpose flour, salt, and pepper with a little water to make a light batter.
• Coat paneer cubes and shallow-fry in oil until golden brown. Set aside.

2️⃣ Stir-fry the Veggies

• Heat oil/ghee in a pan.
• Add garlic and green chilies, sauté for a few seconds.
• Add onions, carrots, and capsicum. Stir-fry on high heat for 2-3 minutes.

3️⃣ Add the Sauces & Spices

• Add soy sauce, schezwan sauce, black pepper, salt, and vinegar.
• Mix well and cook for a minute.

4️⃣ Add Rice & Paneer

• Toss in the cooked rice and mix gently to coat with flavors.
• Add the fried paneer cubes and mix well.

5️⃣ Garnish & Serve

• Sprinkle chopped spring onions and mix.
• Serve hot with manchurian, raita, or ketchup. 🍛✨