Paneer Biryani with Cucumber Raita and Mint Chutney: #ProgressiveEats
INGREDIENTS
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Marinade
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2 tsp garlic paste
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2 tsp ginger paste
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1 tsp red pepper flakes
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1 tsp brown sugar
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1 Tbsp garam masala
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zest of 1 lime (about 1 tsp)
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1/2 tsp salt
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1/3 cup Greek yogurt
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1 Tbsp slivered mint
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1/2 block paneer cheese cut into 3/4" cubes
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Rice
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2 Tbsp ghee (or unsalted butter)
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2 short sticks cinnamon
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1 small star anise
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6 whole cloves
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7 cardamom pods
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1/2 tsp fennel seeds
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10 halved cherry tomatoes
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1 cup rinsed basmati brown rice
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2 cups broth
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3/4 tsp salt
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2 Tbsp coarsely chopped cilantro
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1/3 cup grated cucumber (using the largest holes on a cheese grater)
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Pinch of kosher salt
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Juice of 1/3 lime
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12 cherry tomatoes, halved and thinly sliced
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Large pinch of cane sugar
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1/3 cup 2% Greek yogurt (I use Fage)
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1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro, or more, to taste
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Freshly ground pepper
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