Paneer Biryani Recipe – Vegan

As a national favorite, Biryani is loved by everyone around. Although, an amazing vegetarian recipe for it can be hard to find. Worry not, we have the perfect Paneer Biryani recipe for you. With an enticing blend of spices with paneer and rice, this recipe is sure to be a hit among your peers. Surprise your guests by preparing this tasty biryani with the succulent paneer fried to perfection, mixed with ginger, garlic, coriander, and peppercorn in just an hour. Paneer is one of the healthiest cheeses and is packed with protein and many essential nutrients.

It helps build muscle, keep bones healthy, and aid in digestion. It also boosts immunity and reduces the risks of many common as well as chronic illnesses. Serve this at kitty parties, buffets, potlucks, or pack them up for tiffins or road trips. It’s the perfect dish to include on your lunch and dinner menus. Your vegetarian friends will thank you for this delectable addition to the table. The spicy and savoury taste of this dish will be loved by people of all ages, from kids to adults. So, get your pans and spices ready and let’s get cooking! Just follow this step by step recipe to create the bite of heaven. If you like this dish, you will love our other vegetarian biryani recipes like Soyabean Biryani, Palak Biryani, Dal Biryani, or Hyderabadi Veg Biryani.

How to make Paneer Biryani

Step 1 – Chop all the veggies and soak the rice for half an hour

To prepare this delicious biryani, start by washing the rice thoroughly and soak them for half an hour. Then, wash the coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, garlic, carrot and onion under running water. Using a clean chopping board, finely chop them all. Finally, cut the paneer into small cubes and keep aside.

Step 2 – Pressure cook the rice for 2 whistles and blend the spices to make a fine paste

Now, take a pressure cooker over medium flame and heat it. Add the washed rice with enough water to cover it. Pressure cook it for 2 whistles and when done, fluff it with a fork. Then, take a blender and transfer the chopped onions, mint leaves, garlic, and ginger paste. Add peppercorns, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, and lemon juice, and blend it to form a fine paste.

Step 3 – Saute the whole spices with blended paste

Next, take a deep shallow pan over medium flame and heat ghee in it. When it’s hot enough, add cardamom and bay leaves and saute them till they emit an aroma. Then, pour the prepared paste and add 3 tbsp water into the pan. Stir it and allow it to cook for a minute.

Step 4 – Cook rice in this paste and add paneer along with the other veggies for 5 minutes

Transfer the cooked rice into the pan and stir. Add paneer, green chillies. carrots, and season it with salt. Stir again and cook until they are all mixed thoroughly. Finally, transfer it to a serving tray and pair it with curd. Enjoy the delicious Paneer Biryani!

Ingredients of Paneer Biryani

• 6 Servings
• 500 gm rice
• 1 handful coriander leaves
• 2 green chilli
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 piece green cardamom
• 6 peppercorns
• 2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoon ghee
• water as required
• 250 gm paneer
• 2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 bunch mint leaves
• 4 leaves bay leaf
• 1 medium onion
• salt as required
• 1/4 piece garlic
• 1 large carrot