Paneer Tikka Paneer Pulao
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Paneer Tikka Paneer Pulao

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 300g paneer, cubed
  • • 1 cup yogurt
  • • 2 tbsp tikka masala
  • • 1 large onion, fried crisp
  • • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • • 1 tsp saffron, soaked in warm milk
  • • 2 tbsp ghee
  • • 1 tsp garam masala

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Coat the paneer in yogurt and tikka masala and rest for 30 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Grill the paneer until charred at the edges.

3
Phase 3

Parboil the basmati with salt and a few whole spices.

4
Phase 4

Layer the paneer, rice, fried onions, and mint in a heavy pot.

5
Phase 5

Seal the pot and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.

6
Phase 6

Drizzle with saffron milk and ghee, fluff, and serve.