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Tangy Paneer Biryani

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Tangy Paneer Biryani

A tangy Indian paneer biryani with onion and garlic, finished with cumin seeds, coriander powder and turmeric, served over biryani rice.

Total time
55 min
Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Difficulty
easy
Cuisine
Indian

Ingredients

4 piecespaneer
1 cuponion
1garlic
300gbiryani rice
2 tbspcumin seeds
1 tspcoriander powder
1 tspturmeric
3 tbspolive oil
to tastesalt and black pepper

Instructions

1

Cube the paneer and season it, then braise over medium-high heat until well browned, about 4 minutes.

2

Add the onion and garlic, cooking until softened, about 7 minutes.

3

Stir in the cumin seeds, coriander powder and turmeric for 3 minutes.

4

Cook the biryani rice separately and fluff with a fork.

5

Let everything simmer for about 12 minutes so the flavors meld.

6

Taste and adjust the seasoning.

7

Serve hot over the biryani rice, garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition (estimated)

Per serving, based on a standard 4-serving portion and standard nutrition references — not a lab or USDA-verified measurement.

Calories
294
Protein
7.1g
Fat
16.4g
Carbs
29.9g
Fiber
2.1g
Sodium
17mg

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