Cookd Paneer Makhani Biryani
- 30 min
- mild
- Serves 4
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
- Basmati Rice1 cup
- Oil1 tsp
Cookd Butter Masala Gravy- Water⅔ cup
- Paneer, Cubes300 grams
- Fresh Cream2 tbsp
- WaterFor boiling
- Salt1 tbsp
- Ghee2 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves, Chopped¼ cup
- Mint Leaves¼ cup
- Fried Onion1 cup
- Fried Cashew Nuts½ cup
- Kewra Water½ tsp
Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 716kcal | 2864kcal |
| Protein | 22g | 90g |
| Carbohydrate | 57g | 229g |
| Fat | 45g | 180g |
| Fibre | 2.5g | 10g |
| Sugar | 6.9g | 28g |
Cookd masalas for paneer
Method
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes
Heat a pan add little oil, add the curry paste and cook it for 2 minutes.
Add ⅔ Cup water, bring it to a simmer and add the paneer cubes. Cook for 5 minutes.
Add fresh cream, mix it well and take it off the flame.
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
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.
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?
- 4. 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, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, ¼ cup Mint 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 716 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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