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Paneer Biryani | Paneer Biryani Recipe

Paneer Biryani with step by step pictures. This is made with Paneer and Whole Spices.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, South Indian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 411 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup Water
  • 200 grams Paneer / Cottage Cheese cubed
  • 1 large Onion sliced thinly
  • 2 large Tomatoes chopped finely
  • ½ cup Curd
  • 1 tablespoon Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • Salt to taste

For Grinding

  • 1 cup Coriander leaves / Cilantro
  • 4 no Green Chilli
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 4 no Cardamom
  • 4 no Cloves
  • 1 no Star Anise

Instructions
 

  • Wash and Soak Basmati Rice for 30 mins. Drain and Set aside.
  • Take the ingrediants in a blender and make into a fine puree by adding some water. Set this aside.
  • Heat a tblspn of oil and fry the paneer pieces in that. Remove and Set aside.
  • Take a Pressure Cooker. Add 2 tblspn oil and heat it up. Throw in cumin seeds and fry well.
  • Add in onions and cook till golden brown. Season with salt and mix well.
  • Add in the ground masala and cook till oil separates from it.
  • Add in tomatoes and cook till mushy.
  • Add in curd, tomato ketchup and fried paneer pieces and mix well.
  • Add rice and water and bring everything to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer for 15- 20 mins or cook for 1 whistle and switch off the flame. Let the pressure go all by itself . Open it and fluff with a fork.
  • Serve with raita.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Paneer Biryani | Paneer Biryani Recipe
Serving Size
 
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
411
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
 
8
g
50
%
Trans Fat
 
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Cholesterol
 
33
mg
11
%
Sodium
 
32
mg
1
%
Potassium
 
359
mg
10
%
Carbohydrates
 
48
g
16
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
 
768
IU
15
%
Vitamin C
 
16
mg
19
%
Calcium
 
330
mg
33
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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