This recipe is translated from Cookpad India. See original: Indiaपनीर दम बिरयानी (paneer dum biryani recipe in Hindi)

Paneer Dum Biryani

Poonam Singh
Poonam Singh @poonamkepakwaan

Paneer Dum Biryani is a flavorful biryani made with marinated paneer cubes, long-grain rice, and a few whole spices. It's an ideal vegetarian biryani option for those who don't eat meat or for paneer lovers. This recipe is easy to make and can be served for a lunchbox or a late-night weekend dinner.

Paneer Dum Biryani

Paneer Dum Biryani is a flavorful biryani made with marinated paneer cubes, long-grain rice, and a few whole spices. It's an ideal vegetarian biryani option for those who don't eat meat or for paneer lovers. This recipe is easy to make and can be served for a lunchbox or a late-night weekend dinner.

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Ingredients

Total 1 hour
6 servings
  1. Paneer Dum Biryani
  2. 1 1/2 cupsbasmati rice
  3. 250 gramspaneer (cubed)
  4. 2 teaspoonschickpea flour
  5. 2 teaspoonsyogurt
  6. 1/2 cupwarm milk
  7. 2fried onions
  8. 1tomato, peeled and chopped
  9. Onion paste as needed (from 2 medium onions)
  10. 1 teaspoonginger-garlic paste
  11. 10-12 strandssaffron
  12. 1 teaspoonturmeric powder
  13. 1 teaspoonred chili powder
  14. 1 teaspoongaram masala
  15. 1 teaspooncoriander powder
  16. 1 teaspooncumin seeds
  17. 1mace flower
  18. 4green cardamoms
  19. 4cloves
  20. 4-5black peppercorns
  21. 1-2bay leaves
  22. 2 teaspoonsbiryani masala
  23. 1 teaspoonchaat masala
  24. 3-4 dropskewra water
  25. as neededMint chutney
  26. as neededRaita

Cooking Instructions

Total 1 hour
  1. 1

    Preparation of Paneer Dum Biryani:
    Marinating Paneer:
    First, in a large bowl, take 1/2 cup yogurt, 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, and 1 tablespoon chickpea flour, 1 tablespoon biryani masala, and 1 teaspoon salt.

  2. 2

    Mix well and ensure the spices are well combined. Add 15 paneer cubes. Gently mix and check that everything is well combined. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes. After half an hour, fry them until golden.

  3. 3

    Preparation of Biryani Rice:
    First, in a large pot, take 6 cups of water. Add spices like 2 large cardamoms, 4 cloves, 1-inch cinnamon, 2 bay leaves, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Add 1 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons ghee, and boil for 2 minutes or until the spices' flavor infuses into the water. Add 2 cups basmati rice and stir well. Soak the rice for at least 20 to 30 minutes. Now boil for 4 to 5 minutes or until the rice is half cooked. Do not cook completely. Drain the rice and set aside.

  4. 4

    Preparation of Paneer Biryani:
    First, in a large pan, add 2 tablespoons ghee and heat. Fry bay leaf, star anise, black cardamom, mace, cardamom, and 1 teaspoon cumin seeds. Now add onions and fry until golden brown. Also, add 1 tomato and fry until it is roasted. Now add the fried paneer and mix well. Fry until the oil separates from the sides. Do not overcook the paneer.

  5. 5

    Spread the prepared rice evenly. Top with 2 tablespoons cilantro, 2 tablespoons mint, and 2 tablespoons fried onions. Add 2 tablespoons saffron milk, 1 teaspoon ghee, and 1/4 cup water. Cover with aluminum foil and close the lid. You can also use dough to seal.

  6. 6

    Steam for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked on low heat. Finally, enjoy the paneer biryani with raita and onion slices.

  7. 7
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