Secret Ingredient for Chanar Biryani Recipe

Chanar Biryani Ingredients:

• Paneer (Chana): 300 grams
• Potatoes: 3 large (cut in halves)
• Basmati rice: 2 cups
• Tomatoes (chopped): 2
• Yogurt: 1/2 cup
• Green chilies (chopped): 2
• Ginger paste: 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder: 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
• Biryani masala powder: 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil or ghee: 1/2 cup
• Water: 2 cups
• Salt: 1 teaspoon (as per taste)
• Sugar: 1/2 teaspoon
• Coriander leaves (chopped): 1/4 cup
• Bay leaves: 2
• Cloves: 4
• Cinnamon sticks: 2
• Cardamoms: 4
• Garam masala powder: 1 teaspoon

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Cooking Steps:

1. Prepare the paneer and potatoes:

• Mash the paneer (chana) and make small balls (kofta). Fry them until golden and set aside.
• Fry the potato pieces until golden and set aside.

2. Prepare the rice:

• Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes.

3. Start cooking:

• Heat oil or ghee in a large pan.
• Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, and cardamoms. Fry for a few seconds.

4. Cook the spices:

• Add ginger paste and chopped green chilies. Fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Add turmeric powder, cumin powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.

5. Add tomatoes:

• Add chopped tomatoes and cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Add yogurt and mix well.

6. Add potatoes:

• Add the fried potatoes to the spice mixture. Cook for a few minutes.

7. Cook the rice:

• Add the soaked rice, 2 cups of water, salt, and sugar.
• Cover the pan and cook on medium heat until the rice is cooked.

8. Add paneer balls:

• Once the rice is cooked, gently add the fried paneer balls (kofta). Stir carefully to avoid breaking them.

9. Finish with garnishing:

• Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves and biryani masala powder on top.

10. Serve hot:

• Mix gently and serve your delicious Chanar Biryani hot!