Paneer Biryani (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Name: Paneer Biryani (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; 1 - 1.25 cups paneer (Indian cottage cheese) (cubed and air-fried); 2 tablespoons ghee ((or oil)); 1 large onion (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon ginger and garlic (minced); 2 green chilies (slit lengthwise); 1/4 cup mint leaves (chopped); 1/4 cup coriander leaves (chopped); 1/4 cup curd (yogurt) ((vegans can use dairy free)); 1.5 cups water; 1 bay leaf; 1 inch cinnamon stick; 2-3 cloves; 2 cardamoms; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 2-3 teaspoons biryani masala powder; salt (to taste); 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons coriander leaves

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:10min

Paneer Biryani Instant Pot recipe is very delicious, flavorful and easy one pot rice recipe prepared from paneer, whole spices, biryani masala and the long grain basmati rice.

Updated at: Mon, 20 Jul 2026 06:52:42 GMT