How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish.

How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani?

500 grams Paneer, 220 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil, 10 Cashew (half), 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani?

About 991 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani

Name: Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 cup Basmati Rice, Soaked; 2 litre Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 220 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit; 500 grams Paneer, Cubes; ¼ cup Water; 2 tbsp Fried Onion; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 tbsp Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped; 10 Cashew (half), Fried; 10 Raisins, Fried; 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee

30 min
medium
Serves 3

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as paneer biryani · Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals

Hyderabadi paneer biryani: paneer in Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit paste under basmati, on dum. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 min plus soaking, video.

Good for: Ramzan, Party

Ingredients

13 items

3 people

Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
Water2 litre
Salt1 tbsp
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit220 grams
Paneer, Cubes500 grams
Water¼ cup
Fried Onion2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Cashew (half), Fried10
Raisins, Fried10
Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil1 pack
Ghee1 tbsp

Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	991kcal	2973kcal
Protein	39g	118g
Carbohydrate	89g	268g
Fat	53g	159g
Fibre	2.3g	6.9g
Sugar	5.5g	17g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Wash and soak 250g of basmati rice for 20-30 mins.In another pot, bring 2L water to a boil with 1 tbsp (12g) of salt. Strain the soaked rice and add it to the pot of water, boil for 5-6 mins, until the rice is 75% done.
Basmati RiceWaterSalt
2
In a biryani pot, add the hyderabadi biryani paste and saute for a minute. Add the paneer and mix with the paste for a minute. Add ¼ cup of water and cook for 4 - 5 mins on a medium flame, until the consistency is thick again.
Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani KitPaneerWater
3
Strain the cooked rice and add directly on top of the biryani masala and add 1/4 cup of the boiled rice water. Add fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves and fried cashews as garnish. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 12-15 mins then allow it to rest for 10-15 mins.
Fried OnionCoriander LeavesMint LeavesCashew (half)Raisins
4
Pour over the seasoning oil and fluff the biryani rice and masala gently Drizzle ghee (optional) and serve hot!
Hyderabadi Seasoning OilGhee

Before you start

How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish.
How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani?: 500 grams Paneer, 220 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil, 10 Cashew (half), 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani?: About 991 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.