Heat a pressure cooker with oil/ghee. Once it’s hot add the whole spices, green chili and cashew nuts. Saute until its aromatic and the colour of cashews change to slight golden.

Next add sliced onions. Cook till the onions are glossy.

And then add Mint and coriander leaves. Saute till they shrink. Cook in a medium flame.

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

After that add the sliced tomato and cook till they are soft.

Next add all the spice powders. Combine and cook for a min.

Now add yogurt / Curd. combine and cook till the masala leaves oil. Now add Paneer cubes. Slice into any shapes as you prefer. You can slice them into cubes or triangles.

Meanwhile soak in the Basmati Rice in water for 30 mins. drain the water completely after soaking for 30 mins and keep it ready. Next add the Basmati Rice and fry for a min.

Now add the measured water and mix well. Check for salt and add if required. Also add Lemon juice and wait it comes to a boil and then close the pressure cooker. Once the steams come rigorously put the whistle on the cooker and cook for 3 more mins in a high flame and then switch off the cooker.

Wait till the pressure subsides on its own and then open the cooker. Delicious Paneer Biryani in pressure cooker is now ready. Gently fluff the rice without breaking the grains and serve hot.