Paneer Tikka Biriyani
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the Biryani and hence sharing a special and yummy Paneer Tikka Dum Biryani
recipe today. It is so delicious and a treat for Veg lovers. The Grilled Paneer
along with the spices gives a yummy flavour to the Biryani. Now lets see how to
prepare Paneer Tikka Biryani.
Paneer Tikka Biryani Recipe
Recipe Cuisine: Indian | Recipe Category: Mains
Prep Time: 30 mins | Cook Time: 40 mins | Serves: 4 | Author: Sharmila Kingsly
For Marinade:
Thick curd/ Yogurt - ½ cup
Paneer – 200gms
Capsicum – 1 cubed
Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder -1/4 tsp
Salt as needed
Other Ingredients:
Oil / Ghee – 2 tbsp
Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
Bay Leaves – 2
Cinnamon stick – 1-inch piece
Basmati Rice – 1 cup
Onion - 2
Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tbsp
Mint +Coriander Leaves – a handful
Tomato – 2
Chilli Powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
Garam Masala – 1 tsp
Salt as needed
Milk – ¼ cup
Saffron a generous pinch
Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
Method :
1. In a mixing bowl add thick curd, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, garam masala, salt and beat well.to this add in the paneer cubes and mix so that the marinade evenly coats over the paneer.
2. Next add in the Capsicum cubes and mix in the marinade. Allow it to rest for 30 mins and then heat a pan with oil. Shallow fry the marinated paneer and capsicum.
3. Once a side is cooked flip and cook the other side so that the paneer and capsicum is grilled evenly on all the sides. Once they are cooked remove and set aside. I have used the stove top method to grill the paneer, you can also use your oven. Click here to see how to prepare grilled paneer in oven.
4. Heat a Vessel with oil/ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick. Next add in the sliced onions and saute till glossy
5. Next add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves and then add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till soft.
6. Next add in the Turmeric powder, Chilli Powder and Garam Masala and cook for 2 mins. Meanwhile Cook the Basmati Rice and keep it ready and then add in the saffron in the Milk and set it aside.
7. Add in the lemon juice, and add in the salt and then add in the Cooked Paneer Tikka along with the capsicum cubes and cook for few mins and then switch off the flame.
8. Now take a layering vessel in that spread the panner Tikka Masala as the base On the top add in the cooked Basmati Rice. Sprinkle in the Saffron Milk and the mint coriander leaves.
9. Keep a dosa tawa in the lowest possible flame and then above that keep the vessel for dum by placing a weight on the top and cook for 10 mins and then switch off the flame. Open while serving and fluff with a fork and Paneer Tikka Biryani is now ready to be served.
Notes:
· Goes well with Raita and any Kurma.
· I Served it with Paneer Tikka Masala.
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Step by step Method with pictures:
1. In a mixing bowl add thick curd, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, garam masala, salt and beat well.to this add in the paneer cubes and mix so that the marinade evenly coats over the paneer.
2. Next add in the Capsicum cubes and mix in the marinade. Allow it to rest for 30 mins and then heat a pan with oil. Shallow fry the marinated paneer and capsicum.3. Once a side is cooked flip and cook the other side so that the paneer and capsicum is grilled evenly on all the sides. Once they are cooked remove and set aside. I have used the stove top method to grill the paneer, you can also use your oven. Click here to see how to prepare grilled paneer in oven.
4. Heat a Vessel with oil/ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick. Next add in the sliced onions and saute till glossy
5. Next add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves and then add in the chopped tomatoes and cook till soft.
6. Next add in the Turmeric powder, Chilli Powder and Garam Masala and cook for 2 mins. Meanwhile Cook the Basmati Rice and keep it ready and then add in the saffron in the Milk and set it aside.
7. Add in the lemon juice, and add in the salt and then add in the Cooked Paneer Tikka along with the capsicum cubes and cook for few mins and then switch off the flame.
8. Now take a layering vessel in that spread the panner Tikka Masala as the base On the top add in the cooked Basmati Rice. Sprinkle in the Saffron Milk and the mint coriander leaves.
9. Keep a dosa tawa in the lowest possible flame and then above that keep the vessel for dum by placing a weight on the top and cook for 10 mins and then switch off the flame. Open while serving and fluff with a fork and Paneer Tikka Biryani is now ready to be served.
I served it with Paneer Tikka Masala, Curd and some Popcorn Chicken.
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Paneer adds a protein punch to this biryani and it looks amazing. Makes a great party dish.
ReplyDeletePaneer Tikka Biryani sounds super delicious , we loved the Achaari Paneer pulao , but a Paneer Biryani goes a step further ! Must try the Tikka Biryani .
ReplyDeleteI live adding paneer in biryani. This version using paneer tikka sounds so flavorful absolutely yum.
ReplyDeletePaneer Tikka biryani sounds delicious. Nice and flavorful dish.
ReplyDeleteOh my this one is surely a must try. Sounds fantastic Sharmila.
ReplyDeleteWhat a colorful biryani this one is. using Paneer tikka in the biryani is a superb idea.
ReplyDeleteAwesome Sharmi. You have the patience of grilling and then making the biryani. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteWas it not one of the yummiest Biryani you ever made, I too made it and loved it. The Biryani looks delicious.
ReplyDeleteIt looks delcious, I too wanted to make it but then cooked Pearl Pulao.. It has come out very nice..so full in flavours!!
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