Paneer Millet Biryani

Paneer Millet Biryani

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mille Foxtail Millet Whole Grain
  • 1 Cup Chopped Paneer Cubes
  • 1 Onion, sliced
  • 1 Tomato, chopped
  • 1 Green Chilli, chopped
  • 1 Tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 1 Tsp Biryani Masala
  • 1/2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 Cups of water
  • 1 Tbsp Oil

 Instructions

  • Rinse 1 cup of foxtail millet in water and soak for 30 minutes.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pressure cooker and sauté sliced onions till golden brown.
  • Add chopped tomato, green chili, and ginger garlic paste. Sauté till tomato becomes mushy. Add biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well. Add 1 cup of paneer cubes and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Drain the water from the soaked millet and add it to the pressure cooker. Pour 2 cups of water and give it a stir. Close the pressure cooker lid and cook on medium flame for 2 whistles.
  • Turn off the flame and let the pressure release naturally.
  • Open the lid and fluff up the biryani with a fork.
  • Serve hot with raita and papad. Enjoy your delicious and healthy Paneer Millet Biryani!
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