Hot Madras Paneer & Pepper Rice Bowls
Golden paneer, sweet peppers and fluffy basmati rice make these colourful bowls every bit as good to eat as they are to look at. The paneer develops lovely crisp edges in the pan, while a quick mint yoghurt and squeeze of lime cool everything down and keep the dish fresh.
🔥 Our Hot Madras Curry Powder gives the paneer and vegetables a bold, aromatic coating with a proper chilli kick. Because paneer has such a mild, creamy flavour it carries those spices beautifully, making this an easy meat-free dinner that still feels hearty, exciting and packed with flavour.
🧾 Ingredients
- 250g paneer, cubed
- 2 peppers, sliced
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 1/2 tbsp Hot Madras Curry Powder
- 250g cooked basmati rice
- 150g natural yoghurt
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh mint
- Juice of 1/2 lime
- Fresh coriander, to serve
👩🍳 Instructions
- Mix the yoghurt with the mint and half the lime juice; set aside.
- Toss the paneer, peppers and onion with the oil and Hot Madras Curry Powder.
- Cook in a hot frying pan for 8-10 minutes until the paneer is golden and the vegetables are tender-crisp.
- Divide the warm rice between bowls and top with the spiced paneer mixture.
- Add mint yoghurt, coriander and the remaining lime juice.
⏱️ Timings
Prep: 10 minutes | Cook: 12 minutes | Serves: 4
🍽️ Serving Suggestions
Add cucumber, mango chutney or a crisp salad for an easy colourful dinner.
✨ Why This Recipe Works
Paneer's mild creamy flavour carries the hot spices beautifully, while peppers and mint yoghurt give sweetness and freshness.
⚠️ Allergy Notes
Contains milk. Hot Madras Curry Powder contains mustard seed and celery.
🌶️ Try It With
Try Hot Curry Powder, Vindaloo Masala, Garam Masala or Medium Curry Powder.
🍽️ More Recipes Using Hot Madras Curry Powder
Chicken & Coconut Curry · Beef & Potato Curry · Prawn & Tomato Curry · Red Lentil & Spinach Dal · Aubergine & Chickpea Traybake
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