Paneer Makhni Biryani

Recipe for Paneer Makhni Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups Basmati rice

• 1 cup paneer cubes

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced

• 2 tomatoes, chopped

• 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

• 1 teaspoon chilli powder

• 1 teaspoon cumin powder

• 1 teaspoon coriander powder

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

• 2 tablespoons oil

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 tablespoons cream

• Salt to taste

Directions

1. Soak the Basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.

2. Heat oil and butter in a deep pan.

3. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden.

4. Add the ginger-garlic paste and fry for a few minutes.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and fry until soft.

6. Add the chilli powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and turmeric powder. Fry for a few minutes.

7. Add the paneer cubes and fry for a few minutes.

8. Add the soaked Basmati rice and mix well.

9. Add 4 cups of hot water and salt to taste.

10. Cover the pan and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

11. Add the cream and mix well.

12. Serve hot.