Vegetable Paneer Biryani

Ingredients :

for marination:

• 1 cup curd
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• ¼ tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• 3 tbsp biryani masala
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp oil
• 3 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 3 tbsp mint, chopped
• 100 grmas paneer 1 carrot, chopped
• 1 potato, chopped
• 5 beans, chopped
• 2 tbsp fried onions / barista

for biryani rice:

• 1 cup tukda basmati rice
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 star anise
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp pepper
• ½ tsp cloves
• 4 cardamom
• 2 tsp lemon juice
• 2 chilli
• 1 tbsp salt

for biryani gravy:

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 1 black cardamom
• ½ tsp cloves
• 4 cardamom
• 1 star anise
• 1 tsp cumin
• 2 onion, finely chopped
• 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
• 8 cubes capsicum

other ingredients:

• 2 tbsp saffron milk
• 2 tbsp coriander, chopped
• 2 tbsp mint, chopped
• 1 tsp biryani masala
• 2 tbsp ghee

Method :

how to marinate veggies for biriyani:

• firstly, in a large bowl take 1 cup curd. make sure to take thick and slightly sour curd.
• add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, ¼ tsp turmeric, 1 tsp chilli powder, 3 tbsp biryani masala and ½ tsp salt. note the biryani masala has salt in it, so i have just added ½ tsp of extra salt.
• also, add 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 tsp oil, 3 tbsp coriander and 3 tbsp mint.
• mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
• now add paneer cubes, 1 carrot, 1 potato, 5 beans and 2 tbsp fried onions.
• mix well making sure all the vegetables are coated well with the mixture.
• cover and rest for 30 minutes, making sure it is well marinated.

how to cook rice for biryani:

• firstly, rinse and soak long grain basmati rice for 20 minutes.
• in a large vessel take enough water and add spices.
• also, add 2 tsp lemon juice, 2 chilli and 1 tbsp salt.
• mix well and get to a rolling boil.
• now add soaked rice and give a mix.
• boil for 2 minutes, or until the rice is almost cooked.
• biryani rice is ready to be used to prepare birynani.

how to make  biryani:

• in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and 2 tbsp oil.
• add 1 bay leaf, 1 inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, ½ tsp cloves, 4 cardamom, 1 star anise and 1 tsp cumin.
• saute until the spices turn aromatic.
• add 2 onions, 1 tsp ginger garlic paste and saute until the onions turn golden brown.
• further, add 8 cubes of capsicum and saute for 2 minutes.
• now add marinated vegetables and cook for 2 minutes.
• cover and cook for 10 minutes or until the vegetables are cooked almost.
• spread the vegetables uniformly forming a nice layer.
• add in almost cooked basmati rice and spread uniformly.
• also top with 2 tbsp saffron milk, 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, 1 tsp biryani masala and 2 tbsp ghee.
• cover and simmer for 30 minutes. seal the hole to prevent steam from escaping.
• finally, enjoy Vegetable Paneer  biryani