firstly, soak 1½ cup basmati rice for 20 minutes.

now take hot water in a large vessel. add 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp oil and ½ tsp turmeric.

once the water comes to a boil, add soaked rice and mix well.

boil for 8 minutes or until the rice is cooked well.

drain off and allow to cool completely.

firstly, in a large tawa or wok heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp butter.

add 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 1 chilli and saute slightly.

also add ½ onion, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until onion shrinks slightly.

further add ½ capsicum, 1 carrot, 5 beans, 3 tbsp peas and 1 tomato.

stir fry on high flame until vegetables are cooked yet remain crunchy.

now add 1 tsp chilli powder, 2 tsp pav bhaji masala, ½ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp salt and 1 tsp schezwan sauce.

mix well making sure everything is well combined.

further, add ½ cup paneer and ½ potato. mix gently without breaking.

add in cooked rice, 2 tbsp coriander and mix gently.

mix well making sure everything is well combined.

finally, enjoy paneer tawa pulao with raita.