Indian Paneer Cheese Biryani
with Toasted Almonds & Greek Yoghurt
Tonight, we’re bringing you a bowl which is a delight for the senses. If you haven’t cooked with delicious paneer cheese (the Indian version of cottage cheese) before, get ready for creaminess that pairs beautifully with big, bold flavours. Tuck into this biryani rice bowl and toast the country from which we draw endless culinary inspiration.
The quantities provided above are averages only.
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Ingredients
2 clove
garlic
1 unit
onion
1 unit
carrot
1 knob
ginger
1 sachet
Bengal Curry Paste
1 packet
basmati rice
1 sachet
vegetable stock powder
1 block
paneer cheese
(Contains Milk; )
½ unit
Fresh Chilli
1 packet
Slivered Almonds
(Contains Almond; )
1 sachet
Mild North Indian Spice Blend
1 bag
baby spinach leaves
1 packet
Greek-Style Yoghurt
(Contains Milk; )
Not included in your delivery
olive oil
20 g
butter
(Contains Milk; )
3 cup
water
¼ tsp
salt
Nutrition Values
Utensils
Cooking Steps
Finely chop the garlic (or use a garlic press). Thinly slice the brown onion. Finely chop the carrot (unpeeled). Finely grate the ginger.
TIP: Grate the carrot if you prefer!
In a large frying pan, heat the butter and a drizzle of olive oil over a medium-high heat. Add the onion and carrot and cook, stirring, until softened, 5 minutes.
Add the Bengal curry paste, garlic and ginger and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the basmati rice and stir to coat. Add the water and vegetable stock and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the stock is absorbed and the rice is tender, 20-22 minutes.
TIP: Add a dash of water if the liquid is absorbed before the rice is tender.
While the biryani is simmering, cut the paneer cheese into 2cm cubes. Thinly slice the long green chilli (see ingredients list), if using. Heat a medium frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the slivered almonds and toast, stirring, until golden, 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl. Return the medium frying pan to a medium-high heat with a good drizzle of olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the paneer, mild North Indian spice blend and the salt and cook, turning occasionally, until golden brown, 5-6 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towel.
When the biryani has finished simmering, stir through the paneer. Just before serving, stir through the baby spinach leaves. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
TIP: Seasoning is key in this dish, so taste, season with salt and pepper and taste again.
Divide the Indian paneer biryani between bowls. Top with the toasted almonds and sprinkle with the chilli (if using). Serve with a dollop of the Greek yoghurt.