Karahi Paneer Biryani

Ingredients

• 250 grams paneer, cut into cubes
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 large onion, 1 finely chopped & 1 cubed
• 5 tomatoes, 4 finely chopped & 1 cubed
• 1 green bell pepper, cubed
• 2-3 green chilies, slit
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• Red chili powder to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• 1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves (kasuri methi)
• Salt to taste
• 1 and 1/2 cups Royal ® basmati rice, washed and soaked
• Whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)
• Saffron strands soaked in warm milk (for garnish)
• Ghee for flavor (optional)
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish