Paneer & Soya Chunks Biryani

A serving of warm and delicious Paneer & Soya Chunks Biryani is all you need to lighten your mood. Serve it fresh from an insulated casserole, and celebrate every home cooked meal for what it is, healthy, balanced and best!

Health Benefits

It’s OK to be suspicious of the health benefits of this cheesy biryani. However, not all cheeses are made equally, and not all are unhealthy. Paneer actually has many great health benefits. For one, it is a great source of protein. Paneer also possess a considerable quantity of linoleic acid, a fatty acid that aids in weight loss.

Ingredients

cup basmati rice – soaked in water for 30 mins: 3

paneer cubes: 10-12

soya chunks – soaked in hot water for 15 mins: 10-12

cup mint leaves: 1/4

cup chopped coriander: 1/4

small tomatoes – finely chopped: 2

tbsp curd or yogurt: 2

tsp turmeric powder: 1/4

tsp red chili powder: 1/2

tsp lemon juice: 1

salt to taste

tbsp ginger garlic paste: 1

cup mint leaves: 1/2

cup chopped coriander leaves: 1/2

medium sized onions – chopped: 2

chopped green chili: 1

tbsp fennel seeds: 1

cloves: 4

cinnamon stick: 1

green cardamoms: 2

tbsp cumin seeds: 1/2

tsp peppercorns: 1

bay leaf: 2

tsp dry ginger powder: 1

tsp nutmeg powder: 1

How To Make Paneer & Soya Chunks Biryani

1. Soak soya chunks in hot water for 15 mins and then squeeze out the water completely.
2. Cut the chunks into halves.
3. Dry Roast all the ingredients mentioned under (Roast & Grind) for few seconds and let cool. Grind in a mixer to coarse powder.
4. Spearately grind ginger-garlic paste, mint leaves, coriander leaves, onion, and chili with about 2 tbsp water to make a smooth paste.
5. Heat 3-4 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker. Add ground onion-mint paste and sauté a while on low flame. Add tomatoes and mash the pulp. Turn the flame to medium.
6. Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder and ground spices powder.
7. Add curd, paneer cubes and soya chunks. Season with salt and stir to combine.
8. Add 1/4 cup water and cook covered over a low flame for 5-8 mins.
9. Add 5 cups water and bring to boil. Add washed & drained rice to it. Season with more salt and lemon juice. Stir to combine and pressure cook for 2 whistles and remove from heat.
10. Once the pressure is released completely, transfer the biriyani into plates and enjoy! 

Trivia 

More soybeans are grown in the United States than anywhere in the world.