Indian dishes have beautiful vibrant colors and exciting aromas. vegetable dum biryani is one of the most loved recipes. It combines fluffy long grain basmati rice with fresh spices and vegetables. Another such recipe is paneer biryani. It is light yet tasty and a labor of love. Indian Cottage cheese takes veg dum biryani to the next level. Serve it with raita, spicy Hyderabadi mirch ka salan and papad. Biryani is always a favorite for a special weekend brunch. It is symbol of feast and happiness. Make and serve with a lot of love. Both vegetarian and non-vegetarians greatly appreciate this rice bowl recipe.
Although, the non-vegetarian community always debates that vegetarian version is actually a 'pulao' or pilaf. Also called as tahiri. However, This rice dish is a great option if u just want to cook one large community meal. Indian dishes have beautiful vibrant colors and exciting aromas. This powerhouse of indian food can be made on a stove top, or make an instant pot paneer biryani recipe.
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Here is a recipe of a healthy veg biryani and yet super yum. It also has delicious helpings of fresh cottage cheese or 'paneer' .You can also make it for a Sunday brunch and serve to family and friends.
Ingredients
- Biryani mix
- green beans diced
- mixed capsicum diced
- Basmati rice washed and soaked in water for 1 hour
- onion chopped length wise
- fresh mint leaves and coriander leaves
- ginger-garlic
- green chillies
- paneer cubes
- yogurt
- oil
- red chili powder
- garam masala powder
- turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Refer to recipe card for details.
How to make paneer biryani?
- Get all the ingredients ready including the marinated paneer.
2.Cook onions with ginger, garlic & chilly.
3.Add carrots, beans and capsicum.
4. Add paneer pieces and mix slowly.
5. Add coriander, mint and all spices. Cook for few minutes.
6. Cook rice in a separate pot until its cooked by 70%.
7. Add the cooked rice to the paneer masala. Make an even rice layer. Cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.
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Paneer Biryani recipe| Indian Cottage cheese Biryani recipe
Equipment
- Food processor
- large mixing bowl
- Sieve
Ingredients
Biryani mix
- ½ cup beans diced
- ½ cup mixed capsicum diced
- 2 cup Basmati rice , washed and soaked in water for 1 hour
- 2 medium sized onions chopped length wise
- ½ cup mint and coriander leaves mix
- 1 tablespoon ginger- garlic chopped
- ½ tablespoon green chillies
- 300 gms paneer cottage cheese cubes
- ½ cup yogurt
Spices
- 4 tbsp. oil
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp. garam masala
- 1 tsp. turmeric powder
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the paneer with yogurt little turmeric,salt and garam masala.
- Keep it aside for 4 hours/overnight
- Heat oil in a pan,Cook onions with ginger,garlic & chillies untill golden brown
- Add carrots,beans and capsicum,cook for 8-10 minutes
- Add Paneer pices and mix slowly
- Add coriander,mint and all spices,cook for few minutes,Add the remaining yogurt mix from the marinate.
- Heat 5-6 cups of water in a pot,Cook rice until its cooked by 70%(this will take around 7-8 mins)
- Add rice to the paneer mix,cover and cook for 10 minutes on low flame.
- Allow it to rest for 10 minutes,mix slowly from top to bottom
Notes
Nutrition
Substitution
Vegans can substitute cottage cheese with firm tofu to make tofu biryani. Marinate using plant based yogurt. Other substitutions are gongura soya biryani, soya chaap biryani.
Serving suggestion
Serve paneer vegetable biryani hot with raita and papad. If you like it spicy, mirch ka salan is also a wonderful accompaniment.
Storage
You can also freeze this biryani for a week or two. Alternatively store up to 2-4 days in refrigerator.
Food safety
Always ensure you heat before you consume to avoid food poisoning.
Top tip
If you have not given adequate steam vegetarian biryani recipe will be dry.
FAQ
First of all, Rich source of protein, Vitamin B Complex, D and calcium.
Especially, recommended for pregnant women.
Prevents breast cancer and also controls sugar.
There are various types of biryani in India. Each has been developed in its unique style. The variations are due to local taste and availability of regional ingredients. Also, there is a difference in cooking style. Some cook meat raw along with rice. Others add cooked meat. Some are purely vegan others have milk and eggs. Some have more veggies while others just rely on whole spices. Consequently, around 11-12 versions are available in India alone.
Dindigul, Sindhi, Tehri, Kalyani, Malabar, Kutchi, Ambur, Bhatkali and Bohri. These are what you can taste outside commercially. Recipe of Veg Hyderabadi Biryani remains the most popular in vegetarian version. Each region has a huge fan following of biryani, after all it is cooked slowly and is delicious with or without meat. It is also gluten-free and has the power of veggies.
Conclusion: flavorful paneer biryani is perfect for special occasions with crispy golden fried onions on top
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