Paneer Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked
• 300g paneer cubes, lightly fried
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 onions, sliced (half fried till golden)
• 1 tbsp biryani masala
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• Mint, coriander, saffron milk, ghee, salt

Method

1. Marinate lightly fried paneer cubes in yogurt, biryani masala and ginger-garlic paste for 15 minutes.
2. Parboil rice with whole spices until 70% cooked; drain.
3. Heat ghee, saute onions, add the marinated paneer and cook 3-4 minutes.
4. Layer rice over the paneer, top with fried onions, mint, coriander and saffron milk.
5. Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 15 minutes; fluff gently and serve with raita.