Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Lal Paneer Biryani, featuring aromatic spices, tender paneer, and fragrant basmati rice. Perfect for a quick dinner or a comforting meal at home, this easy-to-follow recipe brings the taste of delicious Indian cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 kashmiri chillies
- ¾ cup hot water
- ½ inch ginger, peeled
- 15 cloves garlic, peeled
- 3 tablespoons sunflower or any neutral flavored cooking oil
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 4 cloves whole
- 2 green cardamoms
- 2 cups thinly sliced onions
- 1 cup finely chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon shan biryani masala
- ¾ cup water, divided
- ½ cup curds, whisked
- 350 gms paneer, cut into ½ inch cubes
- 1 ½ cups basmati rice, 270gms, soaked for 30 minutes
- 6-7 cups water
- 1 ½ tablespoons salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 inch dalchini
- 4 cloves
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1 piece stone flower, pathar ke phool
- ½ lemon juice & wedge
- ¼ cup birista, golden fried onions
- 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped mint leaves
- 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped coriander leaves
- a pinch of saffron soaked in 3 tablespoons of warm milk
- 1 tablespoon ghee
Instructions
- Wash the kashmiri chillies and soak them in hot water for 30 minutes until softened.
- Combine the soaked chillies (with the water), ginger, and garlic in a mixer and blend until smooth.
Notes
Serve with a side of raita for a refreshing complement.
Adjust spice levels according to your taste preferences.
Ensure the basmati rice is soaked properly for better cooking results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg