Paneer Tikka Biryani

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked
• 300g paneer, cubed and grilled (tikka style)
• 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 and grill paneer cubes with yogurt, tikka masala and ginger-garlic paste until lightly charred.
2. Parboil rice with whole spices until 70% cooked; drain.
3. Layer half the rice in a heavy pot, top with the paneer tikka, mint and coriander.
4. Add the remaining rice, then top with fried onions and saffron milk.
5. Cover and cook on low heat (dum) for 15 minutes; fluff gently and serve with raita.