Paneer Biryani Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Paneer Biryani Recipe, prepare all the ingredients and keep them ready for cooking

Step 2: Wash and rinse the rice in water and keep aside

Step 3: Using a mixer grinder, make a paste of the garlic, ginger and green chilies and keep aside

Step 4: Make a powder of the spices - cloves, cardamom, pepper and cinnamon and keep aside

Step 5: Heat ghee in the pressure cooker over medium heat; add the onion and saute until

Step 6: Add the ginger garlic paste and saute until the raw smell goes away

Step 7: Add the tomatoes and keep stirring in the ghee (add more if too dry) and cook until it becomes soft

Step 8: Once the tomatoes are soft, add the bay leaves, turmeric powder, chili powder and the spice powders

Step 9: Stir well for a few minutes until you can smell the aromas coming through

Step 10: Once done add the chopped mint leaves and the rinsed rice

Step 11: Add 3 cups of water, paneer and salt to taste and cover the cooker

Step 12: After one whistle turn the heat to low

Step 13: Simmer for 3 to 4 minutes on low heat and turn off the heat

Step 14: Allow the pressure cooker to release its heat gradually, as the rice will continue to get cooked in the cooker

Step 15: Once the pressure is released, open the cooker, wait for a few minutes and then stir to combine the rice and masalas and the Paneer Biryani is ready

Step 16: Serve the Paneer Biryani along with a favorite Mooli Raita and Bagara Baingan to make a wholesome and complete meal

Step 17: The Paneer Biryani also makes an excellent lunch box idea or even a weeknight dinner