Paneer Mutter Biryani (Zero Oil Recipe) Video By Tarla Dalal

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Paneer is a show-stealer! Undoubtedly one of my favorites. Layers of rice and spicy paneer mutter make this Biryani a real delicacy. And roasted onions add a yummy touch to the brown rice. I have used low-fat milk to enhance its calcium and protein content, even while curbing the calories. To keep the paneer soft, place it in warm water for a few minutes and then use it.

Recipe Description for Paneer Mutter Biryani

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 12 mins
Baking Time: 13 to 15 minutes
Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F).
Makes 4 servings
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Ingredients

For The Paneer Mutter Mixture
1/2 cup low fat paneer (cottage cheese) cubes
1/4 cup boiled green peas
1/4 cup finely chopped onions
1 tsp red chilli-garlic paste
1/2 tsp ginger-green chilli paste
1/2 cup fresh tomato pulp
1/2 tsp chilli powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
a pinch of sugar
1/2 tsp dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
salt to taste

For The Onion Brown Rice
2 1/4 cups cooked brown rice
1/2 cup finely chopped onions
salt to taste

Other Ingredients For Paneer Mutter Biryani
2 tbsp low fat milk , 99.7% fat-free

Method

For the paneer mutter mixture

Heat a non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 to 2 minutes or till they turn light brown in colour. Sprinkle a little water if they start burning.
Add the chilli-garlic paste, ginger-green chilli paste and 1 tbsp of water and dry roast on a medium flame for about 1 minute.
Add the fresh tomato pulp, chilli powder, garam masala, sugar and dried fenugreek leaves, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 2 to 3 minutes.
Add ¼ cup of water, mix well and cook on a medium flame for another 2 minutes.
Add the paneer, green peas and salt, mix gently and cook on a medium flame for 1 more minute. Remove from the flame and keep aside.

For the onion brown rice

Heat a deep non-stick pan on a medium flame and when hot, add the onions and dry roast on a medium flame for 2 minutes or till the onions turn brown. Sprinkle 1 tbsp of water to prevent the onions from burning.
Add the brown rice and salt, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 1 minute.
Divide the rice into 2 equal portions and keep aside.

How to proceed to make paneer mutter biryani

Spread one portion of the onion brown rice evenly at the bottom of a baking glass bowl.
Spread the paneer mutter mixture evenly over it.
Spread the other layer of onion brown rice evenly over the paneer mutter mixture and pour the milk evenly over it.
Cover the {span class="bold1"}paneer mutter biryani{/span} with a lid and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 8 to 10 minutes.
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RECIPE SOURCE : Zero Oil Dal & Chawal