Paneer Biryani

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the rice thoroughly.
  2. 2Wash the rice thoroughly.
  3. 3Wash the rice thoroughly.
  4. 4Soak the washed rice in water.
  5. 5Soak the washed rice in water.
  6. 6Soak the washed rice in water.
  7. 7Add mustard oil to a pot with curd.
  8. 8Add mustard oil to a pot with curd.
  9. 9Add mustard oil to a pot with curd.
  10. 10Add turmeric powder to the pot.
  11. 11Add turmeric powder to the pot.
  12. 12Add turmeric powder to the pot.
  13. 13Add Kashmiri chili powder to the pot.
  14. 14Add Kashmiri chili powder to the pot.
  15. 15Add Kashmiri chili powder to the pot.
  16. 16Add salt to the pot.
  17. 17Add salt to the pot.
  18. 18Add salt to the pot.
  19. 19Add coriander powder to the pot.
  20. 20Add coriander powder to the pot.
  21. 21Add coriander powder to the pot.
  22. 22Whisk all ingredients in the pot to combine, creating the marinade.
  23. 23Whisk all ingredients in the pot to combine, creating the marinade.
  24. 24Whisk all ingredients in the pot to combine, creating the marinade.
  25. 25Cut the ginger into small pieces.
  26. 26Cut the ginger into small pieces.
  27. 27Cut the ginger into small pieces.
  28. 28Peel garlic cloves.
  29. 29Peel garlic cloves.
  30. 30Peel garlic cloves.
  31. 31Grind ginger and garlic to make a paste.
  32. 32Grind ginger and garlic to make a paste.
  33. 33Grind ginger and garlic to make a paste.
  34. 34Add ginger-garlic paste to the marinade.
  35. 35Add ginger-garlic paste to the marinade.
  36. 36Add ginger-garlic paste to the marinade.
  37. 37Cut paneer into cubes.
  38. 38Cut paneer into cubes.
  39. 39Cut paneer into cubes.
  40. 40Add paneer cubes to the marinade.
  41. 41Add paneer cubes to the marinade.
  42. 42Add paneer cubes to the marinade.
  43. 43Mix the paneer well with the marinade.
  44. 44Mix the paneer well with the marinade.
  45. 45Mix the paneer well with the marinade.
  46. 46Place a large pot on the stove and add water.
  47. 47Place a large pot on the stove and add water.
  48. 48Place a large pot on the stove and add water.
  49. 49Add salt to the water.
  50. 50Add salt to the water.
  51. 51Add salt to the water.
  52. 52Add whole spices (cardamom, star anise, cloves, peppercorn, cinnamon, bay leaves) to the water.
  53. 53Add whole spices (cardamom, star anise, cloves, peppercorn, cinnamon, bay leaves) to the water.
  54. 54Add whole spices (cardamom, star anise, cloves, peppercorn, cinnamon, bay leaves) to the water.
  55. 55Stir the water and spices.
  56. 56Stir the water and spices.
  57. 57Stir the water and spices.
  58. 58Chop onions.
  59. 59Chop onions.
  60. 60Chop onions.
  61. 61Add soaked rice to the boiling water with spices.
  62. 62Add soaked rice to the boiling water with spices.
  63. 63Add soaked rice to the boiling water with spices.
  64. 64Slice tomatoes.
  65. 65Slice tomatoes.
  66. 66Slice tomatoes.
  67. 67Add mustard oil to a separate pot on the stove.
  68. 68Add mustard oil to a separate pot on the stove.
  69. 69Add mustard oil to a separate pot on the stove.
  70. 70Add whole spices to the hot oil.
  71. 71Add whole spices to the hot oil.
  72. 72Add whole spices to the hot oil.
  73. 73Add chopped onions to the pot and stir until translucent.
  74. 74Add chopped onions to the pot and stir until translucent.
  75. 75Add chopped onions to the pot and stir until translucent.
  76. 76Remove some fried onions and set aside for garnish.
  77. 77Remove some fried onions and set aside for garnish.
  78. 78Remove some fried onions and set aside for garnish.
  79. 79Add sliced tomatoes to the pot with onions and cook until mushy.
  80. 80Add sliced tomatoes to the pot with onions and cook until mushy.
  81. 81Add sliced tomatoes to the pot with onions and cook until mushy.
  82. 82Add the marinated paneer to the onion and tomato masala.
  83. 83Add the marinated paneer to the onion and tomato masala.
  84. 84Add the marinated paneer to the onion and tomato masala.
  85. 85Mix the paneer masala well.
  86. 86Mix the paneer masala well.
  87. 87Mix the paneer masala well.
  88. 88Add a layer of partially cooked rice over the paneer masala.
  89. 89Add a layer of partially cooked rice over the paneer masala.
  90. 90Add a layer of partially cooked rice over the paneer masala.
  91. 91Drizzle chili oil over the rice.
  92. 92Drizzle chili oil over the rice.
  93. 93Drizzle chili oil over the rice.
  94. 94Add fried cashews and fried onions over the rice.
  95. 95Add fried cashews and fried onions over the rice.
  96. 96Add fried cashews and fried onions over the rice.
  97. 97Add mint leaves over the rice.
  98. 98Add mint leaves over the rice.
  99. 99Add mint leaves over the rice.
  100. 100Add more paneer masala over the rice layer.
  101. 101Add more paneer masala over the rice layer.
  102. 102Add more paneer masala over the rice layer.
  103. 103Add another layer of rice.
  104. 104Add another layer of rice.
  105. 105Add another layer of rice.
  106. 106Smooth the rice layer.
  107. 107Smooth the rice layer.
  108. 108Smooth the rice layer.
  109. 109Drizzle more chili oil over the rice.
  110. 110Drizzle more chili oil over the rice.
  111. 111Drizzle more chili oil over the rice.
  112. 112Add more fried cashews and fried onions.
  113. 113Add more fried cashews and fried onions.
  114. 114Add more fried cashews and fried onions.
  115. 115Add more mint leaves.
  116. 116Add more mint leaves.
  117. 117Add more mint leaves.
  118. 118Add chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) as the final layer.
  119. 119Add chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) as the final layer.
  120. 120Add chopped coriander leaves (cilantro) as the final layer.
  121. 121Cover the pot with a lid for dum cooking.
  122. 122Cover the pot with a lid for dum cooking.
  123. 123Cover the pot with a lid for dum cooking.

Ingredients

  • 50 g Curd
  • 50 g Curd
  • 50 g Curd
  • 50 ml Mustard oil
  • 50 ml Mustard oil
  • 50 ml Mustard oil
  • 100 g Kashmiri chili powder
  • 100 g Kashmiri chili powder
  • 100 g Kashmiri chili powder
  • 30 g Turmeric powder
  • 30 g Turmeric powder
  • 30 g Turmeric powder
  • 150 g Coriander powder
  • 150 g Coriander powder
  • 150 g Coriander powder
  • To Taste Salt
  • To Taste Salt
  • To Taste Salt
  • 500 g Paneer
  • 500 g Paneer
  • 500 g Paneer
  • 100 g Ginger garlic paste
  • 100 g Ginger garlic paste
  • 100 g Ginger garlic paste
  • Rice
  • Rice
  • Rice
  • Cardamom
  • Cardamom
  • Cardamom
  • Star anise
  • Star anise
  • Star anise
  • Cloves
  • Cloves
  • Cloves
  • Peppercorn
  • Peppercorn
  • Peppercorn
  • Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon
  • Cinnamon
  • Bay leaves
  • Bay leaves
  • Bay leaves
  • 150 g Mustard oil for masala
  • 150 g Mustard oil for masala
  • 150 g Mustard oil for masala
  • 700 g Onions
  • 700 g Onions
  • 700 g Onions
  • 400 g Tomatoes
  • 400 g Tomatoes
  • 400 g Tomatoes
  • 30 g Garam masala powder
  • 30 g Garam masala powder
  • 30 g Garam masala powder
  • 50 g Kashmiri chili powder for masala
  • 50 g Kashmiri chili powder for masala
  • 50 g Kashmiri chili powder for masala
  • 20 g Turmeric powder for masala
  • 20 g Turmeric powder for masala
  • 20 g Turmeric powder for masala
  • 70 g Coriander powder for masala
  • 70 g Coriander powder for masala
  • 70 g Coriander powder for masala
  • Chili oil
  • Chili oil
  • Chili oil
  • Fried cashews
  • Fried cashews
  • Fried cashews
  • Fried onions
  • Fried onions
  • Fried onions
  • Mint leaves
  • Mint leaves
  • Mint leaves
  • Chopped coriander leaves
  • Chopped coriander leaves
  • Chopped coriander leaves

Equipment

BowlWhiskCutting boardKnifePotStoveStrainerFrying panSpoon

Tips

  • Wash the rice 3 times & soak for 30 min.
  • Cook the rice until 80% done with whole spices and salt.
  • Cook onions until translucent.
  • Cook tomatoes until mushy.
  • Add all ingredients in sequence.
  • If using chicken, cook for 15-20 min on medium heat or until cooked.
  • Layer the biryani with rice, chili oil, fried cashews, fried onions, mint leaves, and paneer masala.
  • Finish with chopped coriander leaves.