Recipe: Spicy Paneer and Spinach Biryani with Yogurt-Mint ChutneyDescription: A flavorful and spicy biryani featuring marinated paneer cubes, fresh spinach, and basmati rice, served with a refreshing yogurt-mint chutney.Serves: 4 people Total Time: 60Difficulty: Easy to follow Ingredients needed: 250 g paneer, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 tablespoon ginger paste, 1 tablespoon garlic paste, 0.25 cup yogurt, 1 cup basmati rice, 0.5 teaspoon turmeric, 1 piece bay leaf, 2 tablespoon oil, 1 large onion, 2 cups spinach, 1 teaspoon garam masala, 1 teaspoon salt, 0.5 cup mint leaves, 1 tablespoon lemon juiceInstructions: In a bowl, marinate paneer cubes with chili powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, and yogurt. Set aside for 15 minutes. Cook basmati rice with turmeric and bay leaf until done. Set aside. In a large pan, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown. Add marinated paneer and cook for 5 minutes. Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Stir in cooked rice, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes. For chutney, blend yogurt, mint leaves, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt to taste. Serve the biryani hot with a side of yogurt-mint chutney.Perfect for: Meal planning, weekly preparation, home cooking Tags: indian, vegetarian, spicy, main dishThis Spicy Paneer and Spinach Biryani with Yogurt-Mint Chutney recipe is designed for easy meal planning and preparation. It serves 4 people and can be made in 60 minutes. Great for weekly meal prep and family dinners.
indian
vegetarian
spicy
main dish

Spicy Paneer and Spinach Biryani with Yogurt-Mint Chutney

A flavorful and spicy biryani featuring marinated paneer cubes, fresh spinach, and basmati rice, served with a refreshing yogurt-mint chutney.

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Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Serves: 4
September 24, 2025
Spicy Paneer and Spinach Biryani with Yogurt-Mint Chutney - delicious recipe with step-by-step cooking instructions
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Ingredients
For 4 servings
0.6 poundspaneer

cubed

1 teaspoonchili powder
1 tablespoonginger paste
1 tablespoongarlic paste
0.25 cupsyogurt
1 cupbasmati rice

uncooked

0.5 teaspoonsturmeric
1bay leaf
2 tablespoonsoil
1 largeonion

sliced

2 cupsspinach

fresh

1 teaspoongaram masala
1 teaspoonsalt
0.5 cupsmint leaves

fresh

1 tablespoonlemon juice
Instructions
Follow these steps to create your dish
1

In a bowl, marinate paneer cubes with chili powder, ginger paste, garlic paste, and yogurt. Set aside for 15 minutes.

2

Cook basmati rice with turmeric and bay leaf until done. Set aside.

3

In a large pan, heat oil and sauté onions until golden brown. Add marinated paneer and cook for 5 minutes.

4

Add spinach and sauté until wilted. Stir in cooked rice, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for another 5 minutes.

5

For chutney, blend yogurt, mint leaves, and lemon juice until smooth. Season with salt to taste.

6

Serve the biryani hot with a side of yogurt-mint chutney.

Nutrition Information (per serving)
Approximate values based on ingredients
549
Calories
22.5g
Fat
70g
Carbs
21.7g
Protein
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