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Paneer Biryani

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Paneer Biryani

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :1 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 1 Hr 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 3
  • 200g homemade paneer cubed
  • For Marination: 1 cup curd
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 2 tbsp chopped coriander and mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup cubed capsicum and onions
  • 2 tsp biryani masala
  • For Rice: 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick and 2 cloves
  • 1 strand javitri
  • 1 star anise
  • 2-3 green cardamom
  • 1/2 tsp biryani masala
  • 4 tbsp saffron milk
  • 8-10 black peppercorns
  • 1 cup water
  • 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tbsp chopped mint leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • For garnish: 1.5 big onions thinly sliced
  • 8-10 cashews
  • 2.5 tbsp ghee

Directions

  • In a bowl add all ingredients under Marination section. Whisk well
  • Add cubed paneer, capsicum and onions. Gently mix. Marinate for 1 hour
  • Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Clean and drain excess water
  • Heat ghee in a kadai, fry cashews and keep it aside
  • In Same pan, add onions and fry until caramelized brown. keep it aside
  • Heat 3 tbsp ghee in a handi or pressure cooker. Add bay leaf and whole spices. Roast until fragrant
  • Now add marinated paneer with marination. Level evenly
  • Add rice on top and level evenly
  • Add 1 cup water with salt and tap vessel gently
  • Add coriander and mint leaves. Sprinkle saffron masala on top
  • Add fried onions and cashews on top evenly
  • Sprinkle biryani masala on top
  • Cover handi tightly with lid or cover with foil and then place lid on top. If using pressure cooker, place lid with whistle and gasket
  • Cook on low heat for 20 minutes
  • Open the lid after 10-15 minutes and gently mix. Serve hot with salan or raita
Rekha Unni

Rekha Unni

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Vegetarian