Paneer Biryani

In a pan, heat ghee and fry dry fruits until golden. Remove and set aside.

In the same pan, fry paneer cubes until golden. Remove and set aside.

In the same pan, fry sliced onions until golden brown. Add spice mix and chopped tomatoes. Cook until tomatoes are soft.

Add water and let it simmer. Add the fried paneer back into the pan. Cook until the gravy thickens slightly.

In another pan, heat ghee and add chopped onions, cumin seeds, black pepper, green and black cardamom, tej patta, cinnamon stick, salt, and green chilli.

Fry until onions turn golden brown.

Add rice and water. Cook until rice is almost done.

Add fried dry fruits to the rice.

Layer the paneer gravy over the almost cooked rice.

Cover and let it cook for another 10 minutes.

Serve hot.