You will need:

• 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

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.

(Serves 2)