This is a birthday gift for my cousin, Rama, who seems to love biryanis and pulavs. 🙂
What I loved about this quick and easy Paneer Biryani was just that; it was quick and easy to make, but oh-so-full of subtle flavours. You could have this biryani by itself, or then as a vehicle for dishes such as Mirchi ka Salan.
Serves: 4
Time: 45 Minutes
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice – 1.25 Cups
- Paneer or Cottage Cheese – 150 gms
- Peas – 1/4 Cups
- Carrot – 1 Small
- French Beans – 6
- Cauliflower Florets – 1/4 Cup
- Onion – 1 Small
- Cloves – 3
- Cinnamon – 2″ Piece
- Cumin – 1 tsp
- Bay Leaf – 1
- Turmeric – 1/4 tsp
- Garam Masala, Kitchen King Masala – 1 tsp
- Ghee or Oil – 1 tsp
- Salt to Taste
Method
- Wash the basmati rice and soak in 2 cups water for 10 minutes.
- Add 1/2 tsp salt and pressure cook for two releases of pressure (2 whistles).
- When the pressure cooker cools, spread the rice on a plate to cool and dry a bit.
- Peel and chop the carrot into 1/2″ pieces.
- Peel and chop the onion into 1/2″ pieces.
- Chop the French Beans into 1/4″ pieces.
- Cut the paneer into 1/2″ cubes.
- In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat the oil or ghee.
- Add cumin, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaf.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add onion and saute till the onion is transparent.
- Add french beans and carrot pieces.
- Saute for 5-7 minutes.
- Add cauliflower florets.
- Stir-fry till all vegetables are cooked.
- Add turmeric and garam masala/kitchen king masala.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add paneer pieces.
- Saute for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the cooked rice and salt.
- Mix with a gentle hand.
- Serve hot with raita, papad, or salan.
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Oh wow:)))
The paneer looks so inviting. It looks as if drenched in flavors :).
I am going to try this, it looks delicious. I love all of these ingredients and the seasonings. I can’t wait to taste how they all meld together!
Great looking recipe, I will definitely try this out – I love paneer!
Sounds and looks amazing!! Yum!!!
Paneer in biriyani is a double treat with a single dish! I would love it any time of the day!
Paneer is always my favorite!! In biriyani, i am sure it will be YUM 🙂
Looks yummy…I luv paneer and it is a complete meal….will try soon.
I have never thought paneer in Biriyani! It,s sounds amazing . 🙂
I Have never thought to do a paneer biryani! Will be making this very soon x
Biryani!!! That one word which you can never have enough off
Looks delicious. I love paneer and I love biryani so I’m sure mixing the two is heaven!
Hi Aruna,
wow…great idea for a Biryani ! Can’t wait to try it..
This paneer biryani looks so yummy with interesting flavors! I wanna make it right away…
I love recipes with Paneer this looks delicious!
Paneer biryani- wow yummy yummm….