Achari Paneer Pulao Recipe

IngredientsFor the rice1 1/2 cups uncooked long grained rice (basmati)2 pinches saffron (kesar) strands1 tsp milk1/2 tsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)25 mm. (1") cinnamon (dalchini) stick2 cloves (laung / lavang)2 cardamoms (elaichi)3 tbsp oilsalt to tasteFor the achari marinade2 cups paneer (cottage cheese) , cut into 25mm.(1") cubes3/4 cup thick curds (dahi)1 tbsp green chilli pickle1 tsp fennel