Instant Pot Paneer Biryani

Name: Instant Pot Paneer Biryani
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cup basmati rice; 2 cups paneer; 3 tablespoon ghee ((use store-bought or homemade ghee)); 1 large onion (thinly sliced); 2-3 cloves garlic (finely chopped); 2 inch ginger (finely chopped); ½ cup yogurt (whisked); Salt (to taste); ½ cup cilantro (chopped); ½ cup mint leaves (chopped); 2-3 tablespoon milk; ¼ teaspoon saffron; 2 tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala)); ¼ tsp ground cardamom; ¼ tsp ground nutmeg; ¼ tsp ground cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder; ½ teaspoon chili powder ( or as per taste)

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:20min

Easy paneer biryani made in the Instant Pot is an aromatic and delicious one-pot dish made with Basmati rice and Indian cottage cheese. This dish is wholesome, aromatic, and flavorful. Perfect for an indulgent weeknight dinner or for parties and gatherings.

Updated at: Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:06:39 GMT