Best Keto Paneer Biryani

A quick protein packed meal idea.

Biryani is a mixed riced dish spiced with flavorful herbs and spices and is served with a raita (yogurt mixture) on the side. This dish is especially popular throughout the Indian subcontinent, as well as among the diaspora from the region. Traditionally, this dish is made with basmati rice but here we have replaced the rice with "Cauli" Rice thus lowering the carb content quite dramatically. Do try this dish and be the judge on this delicacy.

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Nutrition Information of Key Ingredients

*Note: Nutrition information may vary slightly. Nutritional information is negligible for all other ingredients

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Serves: 3

Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 7 minutes

Ingredients

1. Hung Curd/Greek Yogurt: 1/4 cup

2. Onions - 50 gms + 25 gms for cooking

3. Bell Peppers - 100 gms

4. Paneer - 50 gms

5. Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tsp

6. Biryani Masala - 1 tsp

7. Salt to taste

8. Ghee - 1 tbsp

9. Cumin Seeds - 1 tsp

10. Bay Leaves - 2

11. Cinnamon Stick - 1 inch

12. Black Cardamom - 1

13. Green Cardamom - 2-4

14. Cloves 2-4

15. Cauliflower Rice - 150 gms

16. Cilantro - Handful

17. Mint - Handful

18. Saffron Strings - A few

Method of preparation

1. Soak the strings of saffron in warm water and set aside

2. In a bowl, add the yogurt, biryani masala, salt and mix well

3. Add the onions, bell peppers, paneer and mix well

4. Set aside for 15 mins (longer the better) so that it marinates

5. Set the instant pot in Saute mode

6. When ready, add 1 tbsp to ghee

7. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cardamoms, cloves and saute for 30 secs

8. Add the chopped onions and cook till translucent

9. Now lets starts layering the Cauliflower Rice and marinated mixture

10. Layer 1 - Half of the Cauliflower Rice

11. Layer 2 - Half of the marinated mixture

12. Layer 3 - Handful of chopped cilantro and mint

13. Repeats layers 1, 2 and 3 again

14. Add the saffron water

15. Close the lid, set the vent in sealing

16. Pressure cook, Manual for 0 mins

17. Quick Release

18. Serve with Raita and Enjoy

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