Paneer Biryani

By lathakesav Published: December 29, 2012

• Yield: 1 bowl (4 Servings)
• Cook: 10 mins

Cubes of cottage cheese (paneer) cooked to perfection with rice and spices.

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Basmati rice
• 1 Onion chopped
• 1 Tomato chopped
• 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic paste
• 100 grams Paneer
• 1/2 teaspoon Chilli powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Garam masala powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Coriander powder
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 Cinnamon small piece
• 2 Cloves
• 1 Cardamon
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/4 bunch Mint leaves cleaned and chopped
• 1 tablespoon coriander leaves cleaned and chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon Ghee
• 1/2 Cup Curd optinal
• 1 tablespoon Oil
• 2 Green chillies

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a pressure pan and add cloves, cinnamon, cardamon, bay leaf and green chillies. Then add the chopped onions and saute. Now add the ginger garlic paste and saute.
   
2. Now add the chopped tomatoes and saute.
   
3. Add the mint leaves and saute.
   
4. Add the chilli powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder and salt.
   
5. Now add the paneer cubes. Pour one and half cups of water along with curd (optional). When the water boils add the rice and cook for 5 minutes or 2 whistles.
   
6. Open the pressure pan and add a tablespoon of ghee and stir carefully.
   
7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and transfer to a serving bowl.
   
8. The yummy Paneer Biryani is now ready to be served with your favorite raitha.
   

• Cuisine: Indian
• Course: Main Course
• Skill Level: Moderate

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