High-Protein Paneer Biryani: One-Pot Recipe For A Healthy Lunch Or Dinner

By Garima Johar

June 4, 2026

Who said there’s no thing as veg biryani? With this paneer biryani recipe, you can hit your protein goal, enjoy the goodness of the layered one-pot dish, and pair it with raita for a wholesome experience.

Ingredients

2 cups rice 250g paneer, cubed 1 onion, sliced 2 tomatoes, pureed Ginger-garlic paste Garam masala, coriander, cumin, red chilli powder to taste Curd for marination Coriander and mint for garnish Ghee for cooking

Step 1

Marinate the paneer cubes in a mixture of curd and spices.

Step 2

Saute onions, add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, and all the go-to spices.

Step 3

Cook rice separately. Layer cooked rice, paneer, and masala in a pot.

Step 4

Seal and slow-cook on low heat till aromatic.

Step 5

Garnish with coriander and mint. Serve with raita and chutney.