Tasty and healthy palak biryaniVeg
Experience the rich, authentic taste of Healthy Palak Paneer Biryani! Crafted with long-grain Basmati rice, soft paneer cubes, nutrient-packed spinach puree, and mixed veggies. Every single layer is cooked to absolute perfection with warm aromatic spices, fresh mint, coriander, and pure ghee for a deeply flavorful, wholesome feast. Serve piping hot alongside cool curd raita, lemon wedges, and crisp onion slices for the ultimate healthy and completely satisfying Indian meal for your family!
Ingredients
2 cup Basmati Rice
4 cups Water
1 nos. Bay Leaf
4 nos. Cloves
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
3 nos. Green Cardamoms
1 tsp Cumin Seeds
4 nos. Black Peppercorns
200 g Paneer
1 cup Mixed Vegetables
1 nos. Big Onions
2 nos. Green Chilli
1 tbsp Onion Ginger Garlic Paste
1 cup Curd (whipped)
2 tbsp Oil
1 tsp Garam masala Powder (Hot Spices)
1 tbsp Biryani Masala
1 tsp Coriander Powder
1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
1 tsp Black Pepper Powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Sugar
handful Fresh Coriander
2 medium Fried Onions (Birista)
250 g Fresh Spinach (pureed)
1 tbsp Clarified Butter (Ghee)
1 tsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
1
In a pot, combine rinsed basmati rice, 4 cups water, and whole spices (bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, cumin seeds, black peppercorns). Cook until 90% done and set aside.
2
Blend washed/blanched spinach leaves with 2-3 tbsp water into a smooth paste.
3
hallow fry 1/2 sliced onion with 1 tsp sugar in hot oil until golden and crisp. Set aside for garnish.
4
Heat oil/ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds, bay leaf, green chillies, and sliced onions. Sauté until translucent, then add ginger-garlic paste, diced potatoes, and mixed vegetables.
5
Stir in garam masala, biryani masala, coriander powder, red chilli powder, black pepper powder, and salt. Add spinach puree and whisked curd, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
6
Fold in paneer cubes gently and simmer for 2 minutes until thick and creamy.
7
In a deep dish, spread half the cooked rice, top with the palak paneer masala, add the remaining rice, and finish with crispy fried onions and chopped coriander leaves.
8
Steam for 5-10 minutes on low heat and serve hot with cool raita.
