Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.
Coat the paneer in yogurt and tikka masala and rest for 30 minutes.
Grill the paneer until charred at the edges.
Parboil the basmati with salt and a few whole spices.
Layer the paneer, rice, fried onions, and mint in a heavy pot.
Seal the pot and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
Drizzle with saffron milk and ghee, fluff, and serve.