Kesar Paneer Biryani

Name: Kesar Paneer Biryani
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: For Paneer Marination:; 1 cup Curd; 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder; 3/4 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 tsp Biryani Masala; Salt (As required); 1 tsp Chilli Powder; 15-20 Paneer Pieces; 1/2 Green Bell Pepper (Cubed); 1/2 Onion (Cubed); 2-3 tbsp Mint Leaves; For Frying:; 2-3 tbsp Oil/Ghee; 10-15 Cashewnuts; 2 Potatoes; 2 Large Onion (Sliced); Spices:; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 " Cinnamon Stick; Few Whole Peppercorns; 3 Cardamoms; 4 Cloves; 1 Star Anise; For Layering the Biryani:; 1 cup Basmati Rice; 1 cup Water; 4 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Chopped); Leaves Few Mint; 1 Pinch Biryani Masala; 3 tbsp Saffron Milk

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

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Paneer Biryani recipe with paneer cubes, vegetables like green bell pepper and fried potatoes and other spices make it a perfect one pot meal. Made during festivals.

#riceisthebest
#goldenapron
#chefbypassion

Paneer Biryani recipe with paneer cubes, vegetables like green bell pepper and fried potatoes and other spices make it a perfect one pot meal. Made during festivals.

Rosalyn John @rosalyn_kitchen227

#riceisthebest
#goldenapron
#chefbypassion

Paneer Biryani recipe with paneer cubes, vegetables like green bell pepper and fried potatoes and other spices make it a perfect one pot meal. Made during festivals.

#riceisthebest
#goldenapron
#chefbypassion

Paneer Biryani recipe with paneer cubes, vegetables like green bell pepper and fried potatoes and other spices make it a perfect one pot meal. Made during festivals.

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Ingredients

For Paneer Marination:
1 cupCurd
1/2 tspTurmeric Powder
3/4 tspGinger Garlic Paste
2 tspBiryani Masala
Salt (As required)
1 tspChilli Powder
15-20Paneer Pieces
1/2Green Bell Pepper (Cubed)
1/2Onion (Cubed)
2-3 tbspMint Leaves
For Frying:
2-3 tbspOil/Ghee
10-15Cashewnuts
2Potatoes
2Large Onion (Sliced)
Spices:
1Bay Leaf
1" Cinnamon Stick
Few Whole Peppercorns
3Cardamoms
4Cloves
1Star Anise
For Layering the Biryani:
1 cupBasmati Rice
1 cupWater
4 tbspCoriander Leaves (Chopped)
LeavesFew Mint
1 PinchBiryani Masala
3 tbspSaffron Milk
Salt (As required)

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Steps

1

In a large mixing bowl, add curd, turmeric powder, ginger garlic paste, biryani masala, chilli powder and salt. Mix the spices with the curd with the help of a whisk. Add the paneer cubes, cubed green bell pepper, cubed onions and mint leaves. Mix gently. Do not break the paneer. Keep aside to marinate for 1 hour.
2

In a frying pan, add oil/ghee. When hot, add cashewnuts and fry till light golden. Remove and keep aside. Add potatoes and fry till light golden. Remove and keep aside. Add sliced onions and fry till the onions are golden brown. Drain all on kitchen towel to absorb the extra oil.
3

Layering the Paneer Biryani: In a cooker, add oil/ghee. Add all the whole spices and fry till they turn fragrant. Add the marinated paneer. Spread it out. Add basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes). Spread evenly over the paneer. With a wide spoon, create gaps between rice and paneer. Add 1 cup of water. Make sure the rice grains are immersed in water. Over it, spread chopped coriander leaves and mint. Spread some fried onions over it. Add a pinch of biryani masala over it.
4

Now add saffron milk. (Soak a pinch of saffron in 3 tbsp warm milk).
5

Sprinkle some salt. Cover the cooker alongwith the whistle. Cook for 20 minutes on low flame.
6

Finally, once the pressure settles down, open the lid. Garnish with fried onion, fried potatoes, fried cashewnuts and coriander leaves. Serve warm with yogurt raita or salad.