PANEER DUM BIRYANI

INGREDIENTS

FOR MARINATION:

1. 1 cup curd
2. 1/2 tsp ginger garlic paste
3. ¼ tsp turmeric
4. ¾ tsp kashmiri red chilli powder
5. 2 tbsp biryani masala / garam masala (as per the availability)
6. 2 tbsp coriander, finely chopped
7. 2 tbsp mint / pudina, chopped
8. 1 tsp oil
9. 1 tbsp lemon juice
10. 1 tsp salt
11. 10-15 paneer cubes
12. ½ onion, petals
13. ½ capsicum, big cubed

FOR RICE:

1. 6 cup water
2. 2 pods cardamom(chhoti elaichi)
3. 4 cloves(laung)
4. 1 inch cinnamon(dalchini)
5. 2 bay leaf( tej patta)
6. 1 tsp pepper(kali mirch)
7. 1 tsp salt, spoil
8. 1 green chilli
9. 1 cup basmati rice, soak it for 20 minutes

FOR BIRYANI:

1. 2 tbsp oil, tsp ghee / butter
2. 2 bay leaf (tej patta)
3. 1 star anise(chakr fool)
4. 1 pod black cardamom(badi elaichi)
5. 1 mace (javitri)
6. 2 pods cardamom(chhoti elaichi)
7. 1 tsp shah jeera / jeera
8. ½ onion, sliced
9. 1 tomato, finely chopped
10. 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
11. 2 tbsp mint / pudina, chopped
12. 2 tbsp fried onion
13. pinch biryani masala/ garam masala
14. 2 tbsp saffron milk(Kesar milk)
15. 1 tsp ghee/butter
16. ¼ cup water

METHOD

FOR PANEER MARINATION

• First take 1 cup curd, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, ¾ tsp chilli powder and 2 tbsp biryani masala in a bowl.
• To it add 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, 1 tsp oil, 1 tbsp lemon juice and 1 tsp salt.
• whisk and combine nicely, further add paneer cubes, ½ onion petals and ½ capsicum big cubed. mix gently making sure everything is combined well.
• cover and marinate for 30 minutes.(you can keep it in fridge also)

BIRYANI RICE. PREPARATION:

• At first take 4-6 cups of water in a large vessel or cooker
• To it add all spices li as mentioned above.
• also add 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp oil and 1 chilli
• Then bring to boil for 2 minutes , make sure you get the smell of the spice flavour.
• add in 1 cup basmati rice and stir well. make sure to soak rice for at least 20 minutes.
• boil for 3 minutes or until rice is half cooked. do not cook fully.
• drain off the rice and keep aside.

PANEER BIRYANI PREPARATION:

• firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 1 tsp ghee.
• saute 2 bay leaf, 1 star anise, 1 pod black cardamom, 1 mace, 2 pods cardamom and 1 tsp shah jeera.
• add ½ onion and saute until it turns golden brown.
• also add 1 tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.
• add in marinated paneer and saute well.
• saute until the oil separates from sides. do not overcook as paneer turns rubbery.
• further spread prepared rice uniformly.
• also top with 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint and 2 tbsp fried onion.
• further sprinkle pinch biryani masala, 2 tbsp saffron milk, 1 tsp ghee and ¼ cup water.
• cover with aluminium foil and close the lid. you can also use the dough to seal.
• simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked fully.
• Enjoy the Shahi paneer dum biryani with raita.

Do try it at your home & serve it your loved ones.

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