Paneer Biryani

Here’s a simple and quick Paneer Biryani recipe you can make in 30 minutes using one pot!

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice (soaked for 15 minutes)
• 200g paneer (cubed)
• 1 onion (sliced)
• 1 tomato (chopped)
• ½ cup yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 green chili (chopped, optional)
• 1 tsp biryani masala
• ½ tsp turmeric
• ½ tsp red chili powder
• ½ tsp cumin seeds
• 1 small cinnamon stick
• 2 cloves
• 2 green cardamoms
• 1.5 cups water 
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 10-12 Cashew 
• 10-12 Raisin - I used black raisin
• Salt to taste
• Fresh coriander & mint leaves for garnish

Instructions

1. Cook Rice: Boil the soaked rice in salted water until 80% cooked. Drain and set aside.
2. Sauté Cashew & Raisin: Heat ghee in a pan. Add cashew and raisin and sauté until cashew are browned a bit and keep it aside.
3. Sauté Spices & Onion: In same pan, heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
4. Cook Masala: Add ginger-garlic paste and green chili. Stir for a few seconds, then add tomatoes, turmeric, chili powder, biryani masala, and salt. Cook until tomatoes turn soft.
5. Add Paneer & Yogurt: Mix in the paneer cubes and yogurt. Cook for 2 minutes.
6. Layering: Spread the paneer mixture over the cooked rice. Sprinkle cashew, raisin, coriander, and mint leaves. Cover and cook on low heat for 10 minutes.
7. Fluff & Serve: Gently mix and serve hot with raita!

Enjoy your quick & delicious Paneer Biryani!