How long does Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani serve?

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

Is Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Paneer Makhani Biryani?

300 grams Paneer, 125 grams Cookd Butter Masala Gravy, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Fried Cashew Nuts, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

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

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani?

About 1432 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani

Name: Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 125 grams Cookd Butter Masala Gravy; 300 grams Paneer, Cubes; 1 tsp Sunflower Oil; ½ cup Fried Cashew Nuts; ½ tsp Kewra Water; 1 cup Basmati Rice; 2 tbsp Ghee; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 cup Fried Onion; ⅔ cup Water; For boiling Water; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; 2 tbsp Fresh Cream; 1 tbsp Salt

Veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes Curries & Gravies One-pot meals Gluten-free

Total30 min

Prep25 min

Cook5 min

Serves2

Per serving1432 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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Paneer makhani biryani: basmati layered with paneer in Cookd Butter Masala Gravy, mint, fried onion and kewra. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes plus soaking, video.

Ingredients

14 items

Cooking for2 servings

Cookd Butter Masala Gravy125 grams
Paneer, Cubes300 grams
Sunflower Oil1 tsp
Fried Cashew Nuts½ cup
Kewra Water½ tsp
Basmati Rice1 cup
Ghee2 tbsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped¼ cup
Fried Onion1 cup
Water⅔ cup
WaterFor boiling
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Fresh Cream2 tbsp
Salt1 tbsp

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	1432kcal	2864kcal
Protein	45g	89g
Carbohydrate	115g	229g
Fat	90g	180g
Fibre	5g	10g
Sugar	14g	28g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes
Basmati Rice
2
Heat a pan add little oil, add the curry paste and cook it for 2 minutes.
Cookd Butter Masala GravySunflower Oil
3
Add ⅔ Cup water, bring it to a simmer and add the paneer cubes. Cook for 5 minutes.
PaneerWater
4
Add fresh cream, mix it well and take it off the flame.
Fresh Cream
5
Bring water to a boil in a deep pan, add salt. Add the soaked and strained basmati rice. Boil the rice exactly for 4 minutes and strain it immediately
WaterSalt
6
Place a pan on a preheated tawa. Add ghee, spread it around the pan. Add the rice, paneer makhani, coriander and mint leaves, fried onions and cashew nuts. Repeat the same process for two more layers and finally add ghee and kewra water. Cover the pan tightly and keep it on a low flame for 10 minutes. Open the pan, fluff the biryani and serve it hot.
Fried Cashew NutsKewra WaterGheeCoriander LeavesFried OnionMint Leaves

Before you start

How long does Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Paneer Makhani Biryani?: 300 grams Paneer, 125 grams Cookd Butter Masala Gravy, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 2 tbsp Fresh Cream, ½ cup Fried Cashew Nuts, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani?: About 1432 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.