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    Home » Rice, Noodles and Pasta » Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani

    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani

    Published: Apr 27, 2019 · Modified: Oct 5, 2020 by Srivalli · 10 Comments

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    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani is a fusion dish with coconut biryani and paneer gravy that tries to blend the Goan sentiments into one dish.

    When it came to picking X, I was very clear that I would do something with Xacuti, after my experimental dish of making a Xacuti stuffed Aloo Paratha and Xacuti Masala Dosa. When I had searched the net to see if somebody has already made a paratha, I was elated to see none. I was actually grinning to actually make it and share it then.

    The pleasure that comes when you have a Eureka moment, is simply priceless. Though it didn’t actually happen in the midst of a bathtime, it was something similar no doubt.

    I was again reading about the Goan cuisine and read that they are fond of Xacuti gravies and there is coconut rice as well. So this set me off in making something different by combining these two together.

    Since Paneer is something that would be liked by all and coconut pulao is a regular fair at home, I decided combining these two will be a great idea. I just went ahead making it on the go. I already have a recipe for Xacuti Masala and this time I thought I could get another version. This recipe inspired me to make another batch with different proportions. I even made easy gravies with the Xacuti Masala like this Xacuti Chana Masala.

    I decided to make a layered dum biryani with a paneer gravy made with Xacuti masala layered between layers of coconut rice. The final finished dish was so delicious. Also since its almost close to the end and I still had some handful of dishes to complete, I decided I would combine few to meet the deadline.

    So basically I did one base coconut pulao and that was dressed up differently. Coming to this biryani, this was the main dish that was made and everybody went gaga over it. This will surely be repeated sometime again.

    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani is my choice for X in the AtoZ Biryani/Pulao/Khichdi Festival that's happening for the April Mega Marathon, where I have opted to make 26 Rice dishes. If you are interested to know what I am doing for X in C4AS, go ahead check it out!Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani

    A to Z Biryani/Pulao/Khichadi Festival!

    A for Amritsari Wadi ki Biryani
    B for Badshahi Pulao
    C for Chak Angouba
    D for Doddapatre Soppina Chitranna
    E for Eerulli Chitranna
    F for Fada ni khichdi
    G for Goli Bhaat
    H for Holud Mishti Pulao
    I for Iyengar Style Vendhaya Keerai Sadam
    J for Jackfruit Biryani
    K for Kathal Biryani
    L for Lima Beans Biryani
    M for Moti Pulao
    N for Navratan Pulao
    O for Orange Pulao
    P for Parda Biryani
    Q for Qubooli Biryani
    R for Ram Pulao
    S for Shahi Khichdi
    T for Tiranga Pulao
    U for Ulava Charu Vegetable Biryani
    V for Varhadi Aloo Bhat
    W for Waghareli Khichdi

    PIN This for Later!How to make Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani Step By Step Pictures for making Xacuti Paneer Coconut BiryaniCoconut Pulao Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani 1

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    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani

    Ingredients Needed:

    For the Coconut Pulao

    2 cups Basmati Rice
    Salt to taste
    2 cups Water
    2 cups Coconut Milk
    1 Black Stone Flower
    2 Bay Leaf
    4 Cloves
    2 Cardamom
    2 inch Cinnamon
    1 Star Anise
    10 strands Saffron
    2 tsp ghee

    For the Paneer Gravy

    1.5 cups Paneer cubes
    1 cup Onions
    2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    1 /4 tsp Turmeric Powder
    1 cup Tomato Puree
    2 tsp Cooking Oil
    1.5 Xacuti Masala Powder
    1 tsp Red Chili Powder
    Salt to taste

    Other Ingredients:

    10 Cashew Nuts
    10 Almonds
    1 /2 cup Coriander Leaves
    1 cup Onions browned

    Prep Work

    Heat a pan with ghee, roast the nuts and keep it aside. In the same pan, brown the onion juliennes and keep it aside.

    For the Coconut Pulao

    Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins.
    In a nonstick pan, heat the ghee add all the whole spices and saute for a few minutes.
    Drain the water and add the rice to the pan and saute well.
    Add the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer with a lid till it gets cooked almost to done, add saffron and cover it well again.
    Cook over a tawa for the final cooking of the rice. This makes sure the rice gets cooked well and not get mushy.

    For the Paneer Gravy

    In a nonstick pan, heat oil saute the onions till pink.
    Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.
    Now add the tomato puree, spice masalas and cook on high flame for the tomato to get cooked completely.
    Add paneer cubes to the masala and simmer till the gravy thickens.
    Make sure the gravy is thick yet you can spread it over rice.

    Assembling the biryani

    Fluff the coconut pulao well and on a greased pan with ghee, ensure you have three portions of rice.
    Place the first layer of coconut pulao.
    Now spread the paneer gravy over the rice,
    Spread the second layer of rice over the gravy
    Sprinkle the browned onions, roasted nuts over the rice.
    Spread the final layer of rice, sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves and few drops of ghee over the rice and cover with a lid.
    Cook over a tawa on low flame for 10 mins.
    Serve hot with raitha.

    Xacuti Dum Paneer Biryani

    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani
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    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani

    Xacuti Paneer Coconut Biryani is a fusion dish with coconut biryani and paneer gravy that tries to blend the Goan sentiments into one dish.
    Course Main Dish - Rice
    Cuisine Fusion
    Keyword Layered Biryani
    By Cook Method Stovetop
    Occasion Holiday Special, Weekend Special
    By Diet Protein Rich
    Dish Type Paneer Dishes
    Author Srivalli

    Ingredients

    For the Coconut Pulao

    • 2 cups Basmati Rice
    • Salt to taste
    • 2 cups Water
    • 2 cups Coconut Milk
    • 1 Black Stone Flower
    • 2 Bay leaf
    • 4 Cloves
    • 2 Cardamom
    • 2 inch Cinnamon
    • 1 Star Anise
    • 10 strands Saffron
    • 2 tsp Ghee

    For the Paneer Gravy

    • 1.5 cups Paneer cubes
    • 1 cup Onions
    • 2 tsp Ginger Garlic paste
    • 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 cup Tomato Puree
    • 2 tsp Cooking Oil
    • 1.5 Xacuti Masala Powder
    • 1 tsp Red Chili Powder
    • Salt to taste

    Other Ingredients:

    • 10 Cashew Nuts
    • 10 Almonds
    • 1/2 cup Coriander leaves
    • 1 cup Onions browned

    Instructions

    Prep Work

    • Heat a pan with ghee, roast the nuts and keep it aside. In the same pan, brown the onion juliennes and keep it aside.

    For the Coconut Pulao

    • Wash and soak the rice for 15 mins.
    • In a nonstick pan, heat the ghee add all the whole spices and saute for a few minutes.
    • Drain the water and add the rice to the pan and saute well.
    • Add the coconut milk, water, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer with a lid till it gets cooked almost to done, add saffron and cover it well again.
    • Cook over a tawa for the final cooking of the rice. This makes sure the rice gets cooked well and not get mushy.

    For the Paneer Gravy

    • In a nonstick pan, heat oil saute the onions till pink.
    • Add the ginger garlic paste and saute for a few minutes.
    • Now add the tomato puree, spice masalas and cook on high flame for the tomato to get cooked completely.
    • Add paneer cubes to the masala and simmer till the gravy thickens.
    • Make sure the gravy is thick yet you can spread it over rice.

    Assembling the biryani

    • Fluff the coconut pulao well and on a greased pan with ghee, ensure you have three portions of rice.
    • Place the first layer of coconut pulao.
    • Now spread the paneer gravy over the rice,
    • Spread the second layer of rice over the gravy
    • Sprinkle the browned onions, roasted nuts over the rice.
    • Spread the final layer of rice, sprinkle the chopped coriander leaves and few drops of ghee over the rice and cover with a lid.
    • Cook over a tawa on low flame for 10 mins.
    • Serve hot with raitha.
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    1. vaishalisabnani says

      April 27, 2019 at 6:26 pm

      Valli , I am sure there would be many dishes on the web which would have a sole maker - you ! Ha ha :)) seriously !
      This Biryani has come out so well , I just want to have some , the paneer layer the nuts everything looks super . I am loving the clicks where all components are showing up so well .
      Super Duper Biryani !

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    2. Suma Gandlur says

      April 28, 2019 at 9:52 pm

      Even though you made a xacuti based biryani, it sounds unique because of the coconut rice and paneer gravy twists. I can imagine how delicious and flavorful the biryani must have been.

      Reply
    3. Kalyani says

      April 30, 2019 at 2:19 pm

      am just imagining the flavours here ... paneer, xacuti and coconut - yum yummy !

      Reply
    4. sushma says

      May 01, 2019 at 8:21 pm

      Coconut milk gives very nice flavors to the dish it is added in. The rice must have tasted amazing with the flavors of coconut and paneer gravy. Good one

      Reply
    5. harini says

      May 02, 2019 at 6:11 pm

      OMG! what a flavorful biryani you have made with coconut and paneer. We love the Xacuti masala and I am sure the other components must have elevated the flavor.

      Reply
    6. gayathriraani says

      May 03, 2019 at 7:01 pm

      I guessed that today xacuti would be surely incorporated in the recipe. The coconut rice and the paneer xacuti would make this layered biryani absolutely yum.

      Reply
    7. Renu Agrawal Dongre says

      May 04, 2019 at 11:51 pm

      Oh wow this looks so flavourful and delicious. Though a bit ellaborative but worth the effort

      Reply
    8. Sharmila Kingsly says

      May 05, 2019 at 11:09 am

      Such a flavorful biryani with the xacuti masala..I will try this version soon...

      Reply
    9. FoodTrails says

      May 07, 2019 at 11:49 pm

      I am sure coconut must have added a nutty taste to the pulao. I have never ,ade it or tased it but have read about this spicy rice.. Wanted to make for X but then skipped it as I didn't get the masala and didn't make at home too. Pulao plate is so tempting..

      Reply
    10. srividhya says

      May 17, 2019 at 11:03 pm

      This recipe is great... Coconut and paneer combo is definitely unique. Between I started eyeing on that paratha and masala dosa as well.

      Reply

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