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    Home » Recipes » Biryani » Paneer Biryani in Pressure cooker Recipe | How to Cook Paneer Biryani In Cooker

    Paneer Biryani in Pressure cooker Recipe | How to Cook Paneer Biryani In Cooker

    Posted on Apr 9, 2019 · Last Updated on Jul 7, 2020 by sharmila kingsly

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    Paneer Biryani in Pressure cooker Recipe | How to Cook Paneer Biryani In Cooker
    Paneer Biryani in Pressure cooker Recipe | How to Cook Paneer Biryani In Cooker with Step by step pictures. Paneer is always a boon when it comes to Veg. Simply love this delicate cottage Cheese Cubes. Paneer when cooked in a flavour spicy biryani makes its own taste and hence one yummy Paneer Biryani made in Pressure cooker. Let’s get started.
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       Step by step Method with pictures: 
        1.    Marinate the Paneer with curd, Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Pepper powder, Salt and Kasuri Methi and Mix well .Let it marinate for 3o mins. Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.

     2.    Heat a pressure cooker with oil/ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Star Anise. Next add in the sliced onions and then add in the Mint and Coriander Leaves and saute till the onions cook to glossy.

     3.    Next add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.

     4.    Next add in the tomato cook till soft. Meanwhile soak in the Basmati Rice in water for 30 mins.Next add in the Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and Garam Masala and mix well. Fry for 2 mins.

     5.   Now add in the marinated Paneer. Cook for 5 mins, Next add in the Basmati Rice and fry for 2 mins.

     6.     Now add in the water and mix well and close the electric rice cooker and cook till its done.

    Enjoy this yummy biryani with Onion Raita.
    Paneer Biryani in Pressure cooker Recipe | How to Cook Paneer Biryani In Cooker
     

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    Paneer Biryani

    Paneer when cooked in a flavour spicy biryani makes its own taste and hence one yummy Paneer Biryani made in Pressure cooker.
    Prep Time30 mins
    Cook Time40 mins
    Total Time1 hr 10 mins
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • Paneer – 200gms
    • Curd – ½ cup
    • Chilli powder - ½ tsp
    • Garam Masala – ½ tsp
    • Pepper Powder – ¼ tsp
    • Kasuri Methi – ½ tsp
    • Salt a pinch
    • Other Ingredients:
    • Oil / Ghee – 2 tbsp
    • Fennel Seeds – 1 tsp
    • Bay Leaves – 1
    • Cinnamon stick – 1 inch piece
    • Star Anise - 1
    • Basmati Rice – 2 cups
    • Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tbsp
    • Mint +Coriander Leaves – a handful
    • Tomato – 2
    • Chilli powder – 1 tbsp
    • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
    • Garam Masala – 1 tsp
    • Salt as needed
    • Water – 4 cups

    Instructions 

    • Marinate the Paneer with curd, Chilli powder, Garam Masala, Pepper powder, Salt and Kasuri Methi and Mix well .Let it marinate for 3o mins. Wash and soak the Basmati Rice for 30 mins.
    • Heat a pressure cooker with oil/ghee once it’s hot add in the Fennel seeds, Bay Leaves, Cinnamon stick, Star Anise. Next add in the sliced onions and then add in the Mint and Coriander Leaves and saute till the onions cook to glossy.
    • Next add in the ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.
    • Next add in the tomato cook till soft. Meanwhile soak in the Basmati Rice in water for 30 mins.
    • Next add in the Red Chilli powder, Turmeric powder, Salt and Garam Masala and mix well. Fry for 2 mins.
    • Now add in the marinated Paneer. Cook for 5 mins, Next add in the Basmati Rice and fry for 2 mins.
    • Now add in the water and mix well and close the electric rice cooker and cook till its done.

    Notes

    • Goes well with Raita and any Kurma.
    • You can also cook the same in Pressure Cooker. If using pressure Cooker use 3 cups of Water and Close the Pressure cooker. Once the steam comes excessively put on the whistle and cook for 3 mins exactly and switch off the stove. Let the pressure gets released on its own and then open the cooker and fluff the rice.
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    1. Suma Gandlur

      April 10, 2019 at 6:51 am

      This protein rich biryani looks perfectly made and a good one for paneer lovers. A perfect lunch box item.

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    2. Srividhya

      April 11, 2019 at 3:03 am

      Paneer biryani is my all time favorite. Love the way you marinated it.

      Reply
    3. vaishali sabnani

      April 11, 2019 at 11:27 am

      Paneer Biryani is one of the most hit Biryanis and you shall be seeing it in my place very soon .
      The pressure cooker version is an excellent take on it and I must try this !

      Reply
    4. Kalyani

      April 11, 2019 at 2:51 pm

      my kids love paneer a lot, and I ust try this version - so quick an efficient yet the grains r standing out apart so well...

      Reply
    5. Gayathri Kumar

      April 11, 2019 at 6:42 pm

      Wow! Love the look of the biryani. Paneer is one of my favorite ingredients and this looks wonderful.

      Reply
    6. sushma

      April 11, 2019 at 7:44 pm

      Protein packed biryani looks perfectly done. Yummy

      Reply
    7. Harini R

      April 12, 2019 at 9:43 am

      Wow! Looks very appetizing. I am sure paneer lovers will love this flavorful dish.

      Reply
    8. Srivalli

      April 12, 2019 at 11:33 am

      I guess all of us love paneer and a rice dish with it is surely welcome!..must have been a wonderful dish to enjoy for lunch!

      Reply
    9. cookwithrenu

      May 10, 2019 at 6:58 pm

      Just love paneer and adding it to rice makes it a complete meal with proteins and carb. Awesome share.

      Reply
    10. Swati

      May 19, 2019 at 8:22 pm

      Full in flavours and in nutrition.. it is one of the ideal meals for kids..and pack the pulao version for their lunch. Easy and simple yet so flavourful!!

      Reply

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