This Indian classic Paneer and Vegetable Makhni Dum Biryani, is bursting with royal flavours. It is a treat to eat this scrumptious and exotic Biryani. All the aromatic and sweet spices, rich nuts and fats make the dish gratifyingly regal, as well as tasting exquisite.
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Biryani is the ultimate one pot meal, can be described as a 'Kohinoor'! The term 'Biryani' itself has the essence. Biryani can not be made in hurry and surely it can be perfected with lots of practice but is worth every bit of the effort. Long grain fluffy, fragrant rice, flavoured with beautiful and aromatic spice such as saffron is layered with meat or vegetables cooked in rich gravy. Biryani can suit anyone's palate as spicewise, biryani tends to be fairly delicate. In this recipe of mine, Paneer and assorted vegetables are cooked with spices, cream and nut pastes and that is layered with cooked long grained Sella Basmati Rice.
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Notes:-
Sella Basmati Rice is available in most supermarkets as well as any Asian grocery shop.
I like to use Sella for Biryani because this rice doesn't mush up quickly as normal basmati rice does.
Yield: 6-8 SERVINGS
PANEER AND VEGETABLE MAKHNI DUM BIRYANI
This Indian classic Paneer and Vegetable Makhni Dum Biryani is bursting with royal flavours. It is a treat to eat. All the aromatic and sweet spices, rich nuts and fats make the dish gratifyingly regal, as well as tasting exquisite.
prep time: 1 hourcook time: 1 hourtotal time: 2 H
ingredients:
RICE LAYER
- 500g sella basmati Rice
- Salt to taste
- 2 tbsp. oil or ghee
- Few drops lemon Juice
- 2 tbsp. whole spices such as bay leaves, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon bark, star anise, black cardamom
PANEER AND VEGETABLE MAKHNI
- 250 g paneer cubes
- 300g steamed assorted vegetables (cauliflower, carrots, green beans, green Peas )
- 1/4 cup capsicum roughly chopped
- 1/2 cup onion Paste
- 3 tbsp. ginger-garlic paste
- 5-6 tbsp. almond and white poppy seeds paste
- 2 tbsp. red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp. clove and cinnamon powder
- 1 tsp. cardamom Powder
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg Powder
- 1/2 tsp. black pepper powder
- 2 tbsp. ground cumin and coriander
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp. kitchen king masala - optional
- 3 tbsp. plain natural yogurt
- 4 tbsp. single or double cream
- 4 tbsp. oil or ghee
- 1 tbsp. kewra water
OTHER INGREDIENTS
- 3 tbsp. cashew nuts
- 3 tbsp. sultana -yellow raisins
- 1/4 cup lukewarm milk
- Big pinch saffron threads
- 3-4 tbsp. fried onion
- 2-3 tbsp. mint leaves
- 2 tbsp. ghee
instructions:
How to cook PANEER AND VEGETABLE MAKHNI DUM BIRYANI
- Soak saffron threads in lukewarm milk and leave it aside
- .Clean, wash and soak rice for at least for an hour in cold water.
- Meanwhile, make paneer and vegetable makhani.In a thick bottom pan or kadai heat oil or ghee.
- Add onion paste and cook for 5-6 minutes.
- Add ginger-garlic paste and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
- Then add red chilli powder along with all the masala and spice powder and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Now add almond and poppy seed paste and salt.
- Keep stirring, then add plain yoghurt and keep the heat very low.
- Add a couple of tbsp. water.
- Meanwhile, apply little oil or ghee on the paneer cubes and grill for 3-4 minutes on both sides.
- Add paneer and all the vegetables in the gravy.
- Mix gently then add cream and turn the heat off.
- Mix well and add kewra water and leave it aside.
- Now Prepare rice.
- In a large pan or pot add at least 2 LTR water, lemon juice, salt, ghee and whole spices.
- Once the water starts boiling add soaked rice.
- Cook the rice until it's 75% done.
- Drain the excess water of the rice using a colander.
- Grease the heavy bottom pan with the little ghee.
- Now spread the 1/2 of paneer and vegetable makhani evenly.
- Add the 1/3 of rice on top of the makhani and spread it evenly, sprinkle cashews, sultanas, some fried onions, mint leaves.
- Repeat with another layer of the remaining vegetables, the rest of the rice, cashews, raisins, fried onions and mint.
- Now pour saffron milk and remaining ghee on rice.
- Seal the pan with kitchen foil or pastry and cover with the lid.
- On a stove, first, arrange a flat griddle or tawa , this will prevent the rice from sticking at the bottom.
- Put biryani pan on the griddle and keep heat high for 5 minutes.
- Then reduce the heat totally and cook the biryani for another 15-20 minutes.
- Once done, serve this Biryani hot with salad, raita and papad.
- Enjoy!
NOTES:
Sella Basmati Rice is available in most supermarkets as well as any Asian grocery shop.
I like to use Sella for Biryani because this rice doesn't mush up quickly as normal basmati rice does.
In Urdu language, fried onions are known as Birista.
I like to use Sella for Biryani because this rice doesn't mush up quickly as normal basmati rice does.
In Urdu language, fried onions are known as Birista.
Calories
635.05
635.05
Fat (grams)
37.95
37.95
Sat. Fat (grams)
10.32
10.32
Carbs (grams)
69.50
69.50
Fiber (grams)
7.62
7.62
Net carbs
61.88
61.88
Sugar (grams)
23.25
23.25
Protein (grams)
10.23
10.23
Sodium (milligrams)
480.23
480.23
Cholesterol (grams)
35.55
35.55
The nutritional information provided is an approximation calculated by an online calculator. Please consult a professional dietitian for nutritional advice.
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Taj Mahal Biryani is a wonderful name for this dish. It's also making me very hungry :)
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DeleteThis looks and sounds like a delicious dish. I've never made or had paneer, vegetable makhni dum biryani! But I will have to rectify that!! Wonderful recipe. (And I agree on having a nice meal instead of a new handbag that will go out of fashion) :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Elaine :)
DeleteOh WOW! The flavours in this sound amazing and it looks like each ingredient works together perfectly. Count me in for this one!
ReplyDeleteYou are more than welcome Basement :)
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ReplyDeleteNothing says 'celebration' much like Biriyani does! I can't wait to try this brand of Basmati! I always overcook mine....
ReplyDeleteThanks Tina:)
DeleteThis is a fantastic recipe! I honestly wouldn't have even thought of putting paneer in biryani! Whenever I think of paneer I associate it with a curry or marinating it to grill. Love that I learned a new way to enjoy this! :)
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ReplyDeleteThanks Karen:) Please do try.
DeleteWhat a beautiful looking dish! I love paneer and biryani but have never thought to combine the two. How delicious!
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DeleteI love biriyani and as you say the key to a perfect one is to have rice that cooks as separate grains.The colour is so vibrant.
ReplyDeleteThanks Nayna.
DeleteI love biryanis full of spices and veggies and the added treat is paneer. Cooking with my daughter is always a memorable event, time well spent bonding together in the kitchen.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely :)
DeleteThis sounds delicious. We love curries in this house, it's definitely made me hungry!
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DeleteThis recipe sounds so good....I am loving those plates you found. They really help the rice dish stand out.
ReplyDeleteThis rice just sounds so delicious with all those spices. I can only imagine what your spice cabinet must look like. Mine is pretty full, but yours has to be off the charts!
ReplyDeleteI love biriyani! I'll be trying this version soon!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photos...this looks so good!!
ReplyDeleteVery well written recipe. Would love to cook it soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful combination, Paneer Makhni and Biryani combined into one dish! Flavors must be awesome!
ReplyDeleteYum! The photos are so inviting... lovely Jagruti!
ReplyDeleteI am big fan of biryani. And you gave such royal name to your awesome creation. It looks so delicious, wish I could just dig in 😀
ReplyDeleteI'm always in for good biriyani..These looks scrumptious..perfectly cooked rice and veggies
ReplyDeleteI imagine the aroma of this dish is quite amazing! I've never tried paneer biryani but now I feel I must, and soon! :)
ReplyDeleteLooks delicious and nice photography! My family is crazy about biriyani:) I am also planning to post soon:)
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ReplyDeleteCooking as a family is always fun. Seems like you had a fun time. Amazing recipe and those props are really great.
ReplyDeleteLooks rather delicious. I will have save this and try to make.
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