Fragrant Paneer Rice - cooking recipe

Ingredients

250 g panir (cut in small cubes)
2 1/2 cups basmati rice
1 1/2 tablespoons ghee
3 cloves
3 cinnamon sticks
3 bay leaves
5 -6 cardamom pods
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 tablespoons rose water
1 pinch saffron
2 1/2 cups water

Preparation

Heat ghee and add cloves, cinammon, bayleaves and cardamom.
After a minute, stir in rice (rinsed and drained), water and salt.
Allow to boil, reduce heat and cover.
Cook on simmer for 15-20min until the rice is cooked and tender.
Add the paneer.
Dissolve saffron in rose water.
Drizzle this over the rice and toss to mix evenly.
Serve with curry.