Name: Paneer biryani recipe | Easy paneer biryani recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: For biryani; 1 cup basmati rice; 1/2 cup shelled green peas; 1/4 cup chopped bell peppers; 1/8 teaspoon saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons milk; few mint leaves; 2 tablespoons ghee; 2 tablespoons oil; For marination; 200 grams paneer (cubed); 1/2 cup thick curd (well beaten); 1 teaspoon coriander powder; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon pepper powder; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon kasuri methi; 1/2 teaspoon crushed ginger garlic; Few cilantro leaves and mint leaves; Whole spices; 1 bay leaf; 1 star anise; 2-3 cardamoms; 1/2 teaspoon crushed black pepper; Small cinnamon stick; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; For garnish; 3/4 cup fried onions from 2-3 big onions; Salt

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Paneer biryani recipe with step by step photos. Learn how to make Hyderabadi paneer biryani with this easy recipe today.

paneer biryani recipe

Sharing a very tasty and easy paneer biryani recipe based on huge reader’s request. This is the recipe for delicious dum cooked layered paneer biryani. Though I often make a quick paneer rice in one pot it cannot be called a biryani. So I made this paneer biryani recipe last week for sharing here. Though this is a very simple recipe for paneer biryani, it takes some time to make a good one. The paneer marination takes some time, browning of onion and the whole biryani has to be cooked in low flame. So I suggest you make this paneer biryani recipe when you are relaxed and looking to cook something special. If you are on the other hand looking for delicious paneer rice recipes that are quick as well check paneer fried recipe or paneer pulao recipe.

In this paneer biryani recipe the flavors are somewhat bold compared to pulao. The use of whole spices and garam asala along with generous amount of black pepper does the magic here. I do not like to use biryani masala in my biryani recipes. I prefer to use whole spices rather than store bought masala powder. Along with paneer cubes I have added some green peas and capsicum in this paneer biryani recipe.

To make paneer biryani recipe you can use basmati rice or seeraga samba rice. I used basmati rice here. It is very important to rinse and soak the rice well. For marination use hung curd if you have in hand else just thick fresh curd will do. Make sure to beat the curd until smooth before adding the spice powders. Marinate the paneer cubes for 20-30 minutes. I used my thick stainless steel kadai to make this biryani. Use a thick bottomed heavy pan to make any biryani. Make sure to cook in lowest flame to avoid burning. Fried onions elevate the flavor of biryani so do ot miss it. You can add fried cashews, raisins for garnish if you wish, it did not add though. I have just added some saffron for flavor.

Serve paneer biryani with a simple raita for a satisfying meal. You can also pair this up with chaas.

Here is how to make paneer biryani recipe with step by step photos. If you are looking for more Indian paneer recipes do check paneer korma, palak paneer, paneer makhani recipes.

Step by step paneer biryani recipe

1.Wash and rinse the basmati rice very well. Soak the rice in plenty of water for 30 minutes. Next let us prepare the paneer marination. Take the curd in a mixing bowl. Add all the spice powders ad mix very well. Add the paneer cubes and toss well. Set aside for 30 minutes. Soak few saffron strands in 2 tablespoon milk.

2. While the paneer is getting marinated let us prepare the fried onions. Heat 4 tablespoons oil in a kadai. Add thinly sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Fry in medium flame until the onions crisp up and turn golden brown. Take the fried onions in a bowl and set aside.

3. Now in a thick bottomed pan heat 2 tablespoons ghee + 2 tablespoons oil. Once the oil and ghee are hot add the whole spices and fry till aromatic. Add ginger garlic and saute well. Add chopped bell peppers and green peas. Saute for few minutes.

4. Add the marinated paneer cubes along with the curd. Saute well in low flame till all the liquid is absorbed and fat is released from the sides.

5. Drain the basmati rice and add to the paneer mixture. Saute well.

6. Add 3 cups water and required salt. Mix once or twice well. Crush few mint leaves with your palm and add to the mixture.

7. Close the lid and place a heavy object like mortar and pestle over it. Cookin low flame for 12-15 minutes. Do not mix vigorously in the middle.

8. Once all the water is absorbed and rice is done, add the saffron and fried onions. Close the lid and let it sit for 10 minutes.

9. Now open the lid and gently mix. Fluff up the rice. Serve paneer biryani with raita.

Paneer biryani recipe | Easy paneer biryani recipe

Step by step paneer biryani recipe

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