Hyderabadi Paneer Biryani
1 hour
Indian/Indian Fusion
Serves: 4
Journey through Hyderabad's royal kitchens with our Paneer Biryani, prepared using the Royal® Hyderabadi Biryani Kit. This vegetarian masterpiece combines tender paneer, basmati rice and exotic spices, celebrating the culinary heritage of Hyderabad.
Ingredients
1 Royal® Hyderabadi Biryani kit (includes authentic basmati rice, biryani paste and whole spices)
1/2 lb. paneer
1 onion, thinly sliced
2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
2 tablespoons ghee or oil
1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
Salt to taste
Water as per the package instructions
Preparation
- Wash and soak the basmati rice from the Royal® Lucknowi Biryani Kit for 20-30 minutes (optional).
- Add 4 cups of water, 1 tbsp ghee or oil and whole spices to saucepan and bring to boil.
- Add soaked rice to boiling water and boil uncovered for 4-5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat ghee or oil in a sauté pan over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- Add paneer and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the biryani paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 2/3 cup of water and sauté until paneer is fully cooked.
- Set aside half the gravy mixture for layering of the final dish.
- In the same sauté pan, layer half cooked rice on top of gravy. Continue layering with the rest of gravy, then rest of rice. Cover with lid and slow cook in low heat for 5 minutes.
- Serve the Paneer Biryani hot, garnished with additional chopped mint leaves and coriander leaves if desired.
- Enjoy your delicious and aromatic Paneer Biryani prepared using the Royal® Lucknowi Biryani kit!
