Layered Paneer Biryani

There are various types of Biryanis that you can prepare but one of our favourite is the Layered Paneer Biryani. An option that can be prepared and tastes equally delicious without onion and garlic, I came up with this recipe for hubby dearest who is a huge fan of Paneer.
Quick to prepare, great to taste, this biryani can be eaten by itself or accompanied with a cool cucumber raita and some papad.

Layered Paneer Biryani

Layered Paneer Biryani

Ingredients

• A bowl of mixed veggies like french beans, carrots, cauliflower florets
• 1 cup paneer, cut into cubes
• 1 cup of tomatoes, cut into fine pieces
• 1 tsp Honey
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp Butter
• Salt to taste
• Half a bunch of Mint Leaves, finely chopped
• 2 cups Basmati Rice, par boiled 
• Mixed whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardomom and 1 bay leaf
• 1 spoon Saffron soaked in Milk
• Ground spices like red chilly powder, garam masala, coriander and cumin powder
• Fried onions or cabbage for the Jain option

Method

• Par boil the Basmati rice with ground spices and a stem of Mint leaves added to the water and keep aside
• For the gravy, take ghee, add cumin seeds, mixed veggies and tomatoes and fry well
• Add the ground spices, salt, honey and mix well
• Add honey, a few mint leaves and stir
• Add the paneer pieces and stir gently so that the paneer doesn't crumb. 
• For the Layering, take the gravy, add rice, chopped mint leaves and saffron. Repeat this process for as many layers as you want.
• Add the fried onions / cabbage and mint leaves on the last layer.
• Cover the biryani and cook on a low flame for 25-30 mins

Serve with cucumber raita and papad and enjoy

Layered Paneer Biryani