Paneer dum biryani with curd is a Hyderabadi-style layered rice dish featuring tender paneer cubes marinated in spices and cooked with aromatic basmati rice, served with a side of low fat curd for a simple yet flavorful meal.

Instructions

1
In a bowl, combine paneer cubes with yogurt, half the ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Marinate for 10 minutes.
10 min
2
Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
6 min
3
Add the remaining ginger garlic paste, chopped tomato, green chili, and sauté for 2 mins.
2 min
4
Add marinated paneer along with mint and coriander leaves. Cook for 4 minutes until paneer is lightly browned.
4 min
5
In a small oven-safe or thick-bottomed bowl, start layering: half the cooked rice, then the paneer mixture, then the remaining rice. Garnish with a few mint and coriander leaves.
6
Cover the bowl tightly with foil or a lid and place on low heat for 10 minutes to dum-cook, or in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) for 10 minutes.
10 min
7
Serve the paneer dum biryani hot with low fat curd on the side.

Nutrition

Nutrition facts per serving, with percent daily value based on adult male reference intake.
Nutrient	Amount	% Daily Value
Energy	616 kcal	27%
Protein	28 g	51%
Total Fat	24 g	40%
Carbohydrate	71 g	24%
Fiber (Total)	6 g	19%
Vitamins & Minerals
Sodium	949 mg	47%
Potassium	1035 mg	29%
Calcium	667 mg	67%
Iron	4 mg	21%
Zinc	4 mg	34%
Vitamin A (RAE)	60 µg	6%
Vitamin C	19 mg	24%
Vitamin D	5 µg	33%
Vitamin B12	0.73 µg	33%
Folate (B9)	132 µg	44%