How long does Paneer Tikka Biryani take?

1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.

How many people does Paneer Tikka Biryani serve?

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

Is Paneer Tikka Biryani vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Paneer Tikka 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 Paneer Tikka Biryani?

500 grams Paneer, 500 grams Basmati Rice, 1 cup Hung Curd, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Tikka Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Paneer Tikka Biryani?

About 951 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Paneer Tikka Biryani

Name: Paneer Tikka Biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 grams Basmati Rice; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; ½ tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 tbsp Besan Flour; 1 tbsp Mustard Oil; 1 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Hung Curd; 1 tbsp Kasuri Methi; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Ajwain; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¼ tsp Chaat Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt; 500 grams Paneer; For Boiling Water; 1 Bay Leaves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Cloves; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 tbsp Salt; 2 tbsp Oil; 1 tbsp Ghee; 2 Cinnamon; 3 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 3 Onion

80 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 20 min · Cook 60 min

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21 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

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Paneer tikka biryani: flame-charred paneer tikka layered with basmati, mint and curd masala, on dum. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 80 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Ramzan, Party

Ingredients

34 items

6 people

Basmati Rice500 grams
Mustard Oil4 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder2½ tsp
Besan Flour1 tbsp
Hung Curd1 cup
Kasuri Methi1 tbsp
Ginger Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Ajwain1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Chaat Masala Powder¼ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Salt1½ tsp
Paneer500 grams
WaterFor Boiling
Bay Leaves1
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom6
Cloves6
Ghee4 tbsp
Salt1 tbsp
Oil2 tbsp
Cinnamon2
Onion3
Green Chilli2
Mint Leaves1 cup
Coriander Leaves¾ cup
Curd1 tbsp
Water1½ cup
Cashew (full)¼ cup
Fried Onion1 cup
Kewra Water1 tsp
Saffron milk60 ml

Contains: milk, cashew or other tree nuts, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	951kcal	5706kcal
Protein	30g	182g
Carbohydrate	89g	536g
Fat	54g	324g
Fibre	6.1g	37g
Sugar	8.5g	51g

Cookd masalas for paneer

Method

1
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes
Basmati Rice
2
To prepare chilli oil, heat mustard oil to a smoking point, turn off the flame and let it cool down.
Mustard Oil
3
To the oil, add kashmiri red chilli powder and mix it well till the oil absorbs the colour. Add besan flour, mix it well and keep it aside.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderBesan Flour
4
Prepare the marinade by mixing oil and kashmiri chilli powder first and then add the remaining ingredients required till they combine evenly.
Mustard OilKashmiri Red Chilli PowderHung CurdKasuri MethiGinger Garlic PasteAjwainCumin PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderChaat Masala PowderLemon JuiceSalt
5
Add the chilli oil to the marinade, mix it well.
6
Add the paneer cubes to the marinade, mix it till it is coated evenly. Let it marinate for 20 minutes.
Paneer
7
Heat water in a pot, add bayleaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, ghee and salt to it. Bring it to a boil.
WaterBay LeavesCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesGheeSalt
8
Add the soaked rice and boil it for 3 minutes and strain it immediately
9
Skewer and cook the paneer over direct fire till charred marks appear.
10
In a biryani pot, heat oil and ghee, add the whole spices and let it crackle.
OilGheeCinnamonClovesGreen Cardamom
11
Add the sliced onions, green chili and saute till the onions turn golden brown
OnionGreen Chilli
12
Add ginger garlic paste and cook it for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
13
Add mint and coriander leaves, fry the well.
Mint LeavesCoriander Leaves
14
Add kashmiri chilli powder, curd and mix till the onions and oil turn red in colour.
Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCurd
15
Add water, mix it well and bring it to a boil.
Water
16
Season the mixture. Reduce the flame.
Salt
17
Start the layering process directly. Add the rice first, then the coriander, mint, fried onion and paneer tikka.
Coriander LeavesMint Leaves
18
Repeat the process and this time add ghee, kewra water and saffron milk.
Cashew (full)Fried OnionGheeKewra WaterSaffron milk
19
Cover the pot with silver foil and close it tightly with a lid.
20
Keep it for dum, on a high flame for the first 5 minutes and on a low flame for 10 minutes.
21
Open the pot, fluff the rice and serve it hot.

Before you start

How long does Paneer Tikka Biryani take?: 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
How many people does Paneer Tikka Biryani serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Paneer Tikka Biryani vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Paneer Tikka 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 Paneer Tikka Biryani?: 500 grams Paneer, 500 grams Basmati Rice, 1 cup Hung Curd, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, ½ cup Mint Leaves, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Paneer Tikka Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Paneer Tikka Biryani?: About 951 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes

G
GayathriMarch 2023
it smells just like hyderabadi biryani😋
U
Uma VJune 2022
it was awesome ..
L
LavanyaSeptember 2023
cooking paneer biryani for the first.. came out really good ❤️
S
SwathyMay 2022
hi team... I tried this amazing paneer tikka biryani...and it's just wow😋 thank you so much for the recipe 😍