By Garima Johar
September 14, 2026
Paneer biryani is a vegetarian’s go-to one-pot dish. Featuring layered rice cooked with assorted vegetables and a blend of spices, paneer biryani is quick to make and high in protein.
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
Marinate the paneer cubes in a mixture of curd and spices.
Sauté the onions, then add the ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, and all the spices.
Cook rice separately. Layer cooked rice, paneer, and masala in a pot.
Seal and slow-cook on low heat till aromatic.
Garnish with coriander and mint. Serve with raita and chutney.