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Tandoori Paneer Biryani | Paneer Tikka Biryani

Tandoori Paneer Biryani | Paneer Tikka Biryani

Tandoori Paneer Biryani is a flavourful, aromatic and delicious Biryani perfect for parties. It is cooked with spices along with grilled and marinated paneer.
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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Gluten Free, Rice
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Soaking Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 people
Author: Renu Agrawal-Dongre

Ingredients

Ingredients for Paneer Marination

  • Please check the ingredients here Paneer Tikka
  • 1/2 Cup chopped Coriander
  • 1/2 Cup Chopped Mint

Ingredients for cooking Rice

  • 2 Cup Basmati Rice
  • 2-3 Cloves Long
  • 1/2 inch Cinnamon Dalchini
  • 1 Black cardamom
  • 1 Bay leaf Tejpatta
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee Clarified Butter

For Biryani Masala

  • 2 Tablespoon oil
  • 1 Small piece of cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Shajeera
  • 2-3 Green Cardamom
  • 1 Black Cardamom
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1/2 inch Ginger
  • 2-3 Garlic cloves
  • 4 Green Chilies
  • 2 Medium size Onion Chopped
  • 3-4 Medium Size Tomatoes Chopped
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/4 Cup chopped Coriander
  • 1/4 Cup Chopped Mint
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric
  • 1 tsp Red chilly powder
  • 1-2 Bay leaves
  • 1 tsp Gluteen Free Asafoetida (Hing)
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 2-3 tablespoon cashew's chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee Clarified Butter

For Layering Biryani

  • a generous pinch of Kesar Saffron soaked in 1/4 cup of lukewarm milk.
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee/Clarified Butter
  • 1/2 Cup of chopped Mint leaves
  • 1/2 Cup of Fried Onions

Instructions

Marinating and Cooking Paneer

  • Add in the chopped coriander and chopped mint along with the ingredients list mentioned in this recipe.
  • Follow the instructions for marinating the paneer, as mentioned here.
  • Grill the paneer in the oven for 20-30 minutes until they turn lightly brown.

Cooking Rice

  • Rinse and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes.
  • In a large pot add enough water, 7-8 cups of water.
     
  • Add in the spices mentioned under the heading "Ingredients for cooking Rice".
  • Once the water starts boiling, add the rice.
  • One can even microwave the rice on high power for 15 minutes.
  • Let the rice cook till 85 % done.
  • Drain and keep it aside.

Paneer Biryani Masala

  • In a pan add in the oil.
  • Once hot, add Hing, Shahjeera, Jeera, Cardamom green & black, Bay leaf, cinnamon.
  • Saute this for a few seconds.
  • Add in the chopped onion.
  • In the mean while crush or make a paste of green chilies, ginger and garlic.
  • Add the mixture of chilies, garlic and ginger and saute for 2-3 minutes until onions becomes translucent.
  • Now add the chopped tomato, Coriander, Mint, Turmeric, Red chilly, Garam Masala.
  • Mix everything and let the masala cook for 4-5 minutes.
  • Once the masala starts leaving oil or you feel it is cooked, add in the grilled paneer.
  • Mix everything. Be gentle or will break the paneer cubes.
  • Let this cook for 4-5 minutes.

Layering of Biryani

  • In a heavy bottom pan, add in few fried onions.
  • Top it with a tablespoon of the Paneer Biryani Masala.
  • Now add half of the cooked rice.
  • Layer it with half of mint leaves, fried onions, half of cashew and half of ghee.
  • Repeat the above 3 steps.
  • Sprinkle the Kesar mix on top of the rice.
  • Seal the edges using dough and let this cook on dum (Min) or steam cook for 20-25 minutes.
  • Serve it with as is or with yogurt.

Notes

  • 1 Cup =235 ml
  • 1 tablespoon =15 ml
  • Asafoetida (Hing) powder available in shops contains wheat and is not gluten free. Gluten intolerant people can either skip completely or opt for Gluten Free Asafoetida (Hing)
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Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist. The nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. It varies depending upon the product types or brands.