Handi Paneer Biryani Recipe

  • Jul 15, 2024
  • By Team Baclinc
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Tasty and delicious handi paneer biryani recipe  that is a favourite among kids and the adults alike!

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups hung curd
  • 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
  • 2 tablespoon kashmiri red chilli powder
  • 2 tablespoon coriander powder
  • ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 3 tablespoon  Bhoj Masale biryani masala
  • 1 tablespoon kasuri methi
  • Some mint leaves
  • Coriander leaves
  • 1 medium sized onion sliced
  • 1-2 green chillies
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 bowl paneer cubes
  • 1 capsicum diced
  • Salt to taste

For layering:

  • 2 tomato sliced 
  • Handful of fried onions
  • Coriander leaves
  • Mint leaves
  • 2-3 green chillies slit
  • Shaved ginger
  • 1 tablespoon ghee
  • 1 bowl boiled rice
  • A pinch of  Bhoj Masale biryani masala
  • Saffron milk solution
  • 2 tablespoon kewda water
  • Rolled dough

Instructions:

    1. Prepare the marination: Take 2 cups hung curd, 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste, 2 tablespoon kashmiri red chilli powder, 2 tablespoon coriander powder, ½ tablespoon turmeric powder, 3 tablespoon  Bhoj Masale biryani masala, 1 tablespoon kasuri methi, some mint leaves, coriander leaves, 1 medium sized onion sliced, 1-2 green chillies, ½ tablespoon salt  and  1 tablespoon ghee in a bowl and mix it all well thoroughly.
  • Add paneer: Mix 1 bowl of paneer cubes and 1 capsicum diced in the marination mix and coat it all well. Set it aside while we get the other ingredients ready.
      1. Prepare the layering of biryani: Take a clay pot and season it with 1 tablespoon of ghee and place few sliced tomato pieces on the top. Now, start the layering with the marinated paneer, fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves, 2-3 green chillies slit, some shaved ginger, another tablespoon of ghee.
      2. Add the rice: On top of these layers, set some boiled rice on the top and add a pinch of  Bhoj Masale biryani masala  on it.
  • Final layering: On the top, sprinkle some coriander leaves, mint leaves, fried onions, 1 tablespoon of saffron milk solution and 2 tablespoon kewda water.
    1. Seal the pot: Seal the corners of the pot with some rolled atta dough and close the pot.
    2. Place it in a oven: Place this in preheated oven at 170°C for 10 minutes. Cook it for 15-30 minutes.
    3. The aromatic and tasty handi paneer biryani is ready to be relished.

    Tips:

    • Mix the capsicum along with paneer and not before it as the flavour of capsicum can mix too much and cause a bitter taste.