Basmati rice 1 cup Palak leaves 1 cup (15-17 leaves) Mint leaves a handful Garlic 4 cloves Biryani masala* 1 tsp Oil 2 tblsp Ghee 1 tblsp Cashew nuts few (optional) Red chili powder 1 tsp Salt as needed Sugar 1/2 tsp Onion 2 Tomato 1 Coriander leaves few to garnish *I used store bought biryani masala.
Soak the basmati rice in 1 cup of water for 15 minutes. Blanch the palak by dipping it in hot water for a minute. Add the sugar in the water, this will help to retain the green color of the palak leaves. Drain the water and take out the leaves.
Grind the palak leaves along with mint and garlic into a fine paste.
In a pressure cooker add oil and ghee. Chop the onions into long. Add the cinnamon stick. Add the onions and saute till they turn golden brown. Keep the flame and do not burn it.
Chop the tomatoes finely and add it. Cook for 2 minutes and add red chili powder and mix well.
Add the ground palak masala to this. Add the paneer cubes to this. Cook for 2 minutes.
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