Paneer Biriyani
A classic Indian one pot meal that tastes delicious, bursting with flavor from selected spices. Relish each mouthful of delicate basmati rice and rich creamy paneer.
- Recipe serves:4
- Preparation Time20 Minutes
- Cooking Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
- 400g Basmathi rice
- 300g Paneer
- 1 packet, Knorr biriyani mix
- 1 cup yoghurt
- 150g onions, sliced
- 150g tomato, sliced
- 1 teaspoon, ginger
- 1 teaspoon garlic
- 1-2 green chilies, sliced
- 1” piece, rampe
- 1-2 sprigs, curry leaves
- 1 tablespoon ghee
- 1 tablespoon, chili powder
- 20g Astra
- Handful, coriander leaves
- 100g fried onions to garnish
- 50ml water to marinate
- 300ml water to cook
- ½ teaspoon, salt
METHOD
- In a pot add Astra and ghee. Add ginger, garlic, green chili, rampe and curry leaves and sauté till fragrant. Then, add the onion and tomatoes and sauté for a few minutes. Add the paneer, fry for a minute then add Knorr Biriyani Mix and combine well.
- Then add washed rice, salt and water. Bring to boil and slow cook with a lid on till rice is done.
- Finally add the coriander leaves, fried onion and mix well. Serve hot.
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Chef’s Tip:
Slightly fry the paneer to prevent breaking and to enhance the colour.
