How to make Paneer Biryani?

Welcome to a Gluten-Free Paradise of Paneer Biryani at the CGF Café Golden Feast

There is no doubt that Indian cuisine has gained a permanent space in the international culinary community. Over the years, our cuisine has evolved based on historical, cultural, geographical, local, personal, and religious practices and dietary patterns. Now considering the importance of the inclusion of dairy and milk products to make our dishes more nutritious, paneer holds a significant place in our cuisine.

Panner is a nutritional powerhouse and a valuable protein source that can be added to our daily diet. This calcium source is a soft cheese product that has become increasingly popular in the Indian subcontinent and found increasingly in Middle Eastern and Western markets as well. An exemplary instance of the vegetarian version of the chicken biryani can be expressed in the form of the Paneer Biryani. Our unique restaurant rendition of this comforting dish places paneer as the star ingredient. The creamy and succulent paneer pieces will surely linger in your taste buds for a long time.

CGF Café Golden Feast understands the culinary and dietary preferences to offer not only a vegetarian delicacy but a gluten-free one. Catering to the vegetarian palate, we ensure you indulge in a wholesome meal seeking a flavorful meat alternative. Our unique restaurant-styled Paneer Biryani has got you covered! So kickstart your party celebrations at the CGF Café Golden Feast by perfectly gifting your tastebuds a fusion of fragrant basmati rice, succulent paneer, and aromatic spices.

To know how to make Paneer Biryani restaurant-style or you can call it CGF style, you require the following ingredients.

Ingredients

• Oil and ghee;
• Whole spices like black cardamom, bay leaf, cumin, cardamom and cinnamon;
• Thinly sliced onions;
• Ginger-garlic paste;
• Whisked yogurt;
• Turmeric, red chili, and coriander powder;
• Freshly churned tomato puree;
• Salt to taste;
• Kasoori methi;
• Green chilli;
• Kewra and rose water;
• Water (as required).

Process

• In a pan, pour oil and add bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, and cumin in a pan.
• Then add the thinly sliced onions and fry them till they turn golden brown over high heat. Now, add turmeric, chili, and coriander powder and roast along with some ginger-garlic paste. Adding yogurt to this mixture can offer a curry base.
• Meanwhile marinate the diced paneer with salt, turmeric, and red chili powder properly.
• To the mixture in the pot, add the tomato puree and slit green chilis for the extra zest. Now, add the kasoori methi and then pour some water to give it a curry base for the biryani.
• Now in a different pan, add some more oil and then fry the paneer for around 5 minutes.
• Now the properly rinsed long-grained basmati rice is required to be boiled. For this, in a pot add some salt, green chilis, bay leaf, and cardamom, and let it boil. Then pour the basmati rice and keep checking the rice till it is 50% done. Strain it as soon as the rice is half-done.
• Now to the base curry, add the fried paneer and sprinkle some coriander and mint leaves. Then, layer the half-cooked basmati rice and pour some remaining hot water (in which the rice was boiled).
• Pour ghee over the layered rice and then reduce the heat to cook in dum for around 15 to 20 minutes.
• Close the lid of the pan very tightly with the help of dough flour or atta circled the same.
• Turning off the flame, let the biryani for another 10 minutes.
• Then open the lid carefully and serve it hot!
Oh! It is always a delight to have a plate full of hot biryani with some cool raita or a salan.

Bon appetite!

F&Qs:

1. Paneer Recipes: Exploring other recipes that use paneer can give you ideas for different ways to prepare and incorporate paneer into dishes, such as Paneer Tikka, Paneer Butter Masala, or Palak Paneer.
2. Biryani Variations: Learning about different types of biryanis, such as Vegetable Biryani, Chicken Biryani, or Hyderabadi Biryani, can provide insights into the variations in ingredients, spices, and cooking methods used in biryani preparation.
3. Rice Cooking Techniques: Understanding different rice cooking techniques, such as absorption method or pilaf method, can help you achieve perfectly cooked rice for your Paneer Biryani.
4. Spice Blends: Exploring common spice blends used in Indian cooking, such as garam masala, biryani masala, or curry powder, can help you understand the flavor profiles and how to use them effectively in Paneer Biryani.
5. Layering Techniques: Learning about the traditional layering techniques used in biryani preparation, such as dum cooking or pot sealing, can enhance your understanding of how to layer the ingredients for maximum flavor infusion.
6. Yogurt-based Marinades: Understanding the role of yogurt-based marinades in Indian cooking and learning how to prepare and use them can help you marinate paneer and other ingredients effectively for Paneer Biryani.
7. Garnishing and Presentation: Exploring different garnishing techniques and presentation styles can help you elevate the visual appeal of your Paneer Biryani, making it more inviting and appetizing.
8. Accompaniments: Discovering suitable accompaniments for Paneer Biryani, such as raita, chutney, or pickle, can enhance the overall dining experience and provide complementary flavors and textures.
9. Vegetarian Cooking Tips: Exploring tips and techniques for vegetarian cooking, such as how to balance flavors, textures, and nutrition in meatless dishes, can help you create a delicious and satisfying Paneer Biryani.

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