Paneer Tikka Biryani is a flavorful biryani cooked by marinating Paneer with spices and then layer the cooked Paneer with Rice, Saffron.
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Paneer Tikka Biriyani Recipe | How to make Grilled Paneer Biryani Recipe with Step by step pictures. Finally, last of 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.
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Paneer Tikka Biryani
Sundays are always biryani days. I love to prepare biryani and if you follow my blog you will definitely know about my craze for biryani. I try to prepare various types and biryani from different cuisines.
Paneer Tikka Biryani is a delicious biryani variety with grilled panner and spices cooked in a dum method.
Check out Paneer Biryani in cooker and Achari Paneer Biryani recipes too
How to make Paneer Tikka Biryani
Paneer Tikka Biryani is a layered Biryani made of Cottage Cheese. We marinate the paneer cubes in a flavorful spice paste and then roast until the species get together.
Finally in a heavy-bottomed pan layer the biryani masala, Grilled paneer, Saffron along with mint and coriander leaves.
Prep Work for Biryani
- Marinate the panner in spices and yogurt.
- Soak the Basmati rice and then cook as needed
- Prepare the fried Onions.
- Chop onion, vegetables, and then Mint and coriander and keep it ready,
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Serving Suggestions:
- Goes well with onion raita and pickle.
- Perfect for a Lunch or a potluck.
- Makes a rich Sunday Lunch
How to Prepare Paneer Tikka Biryani
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. Check 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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📖 Recipe
Grilled Paneer Tikka Biryani
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
To Marinate :
- ½ cup Thick curd/ Yogurt
- 200 gms Paneer
- 1 Capsicum cubed
- 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt as needed
Other Ingredients :
- 2 tbsp Oil / Ghee
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 2 Onion
- 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
- Mint +Coriander Leaves handful
- 2 Tomato
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- ½ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- Salt as needed
- ¼ cup Milk
- Saffron a generous pinch
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate. It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
Swati says
It looks delcious, I too wanted to make it but then cooked Pearl Pulao.. It has come out very nice..so full in flavours!!
cookwithrenu says
Was it not one of the yummiest Biryani you ever made, I too made it and loved it. The Biryani looks delicious.
Srividhya says
Awesome Sharmi. You have the patience of grilling and then making the biryani. Kudos.
Harini R says
What a colorful biryani this one is. using Paneer tikka in the biryani is a superb idea.
Srivalli says
Oh my this one is surely a must try. Sounds fantastic Sharmila.
sushma says
Paneer Tikka biryani sounds delicious. Nice and flavorful dish.
Gayathri Kumar says
I live adding paneer in biryani. This version using paneer tikka sounds so flavorful absolutely yum.
vaishali sabnani says
Paneer Tikka Biryani sounds super delicious , we loved the Achaari Paneer pulao , but a Paneer Biryani goes a step further ! Must try the Tikka Biryani .
Suma Gandlur says
Paneer adds a protein punch to this biryani and it looks amazing. Makes a great party dish.