Mutton Biryani Recipe
A delicious and aromatic mutton biryani that's perfect for special occasions or a hearty family meal.
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Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 500 g Mutton cut into pieces
- 2 cups Basmati Rice soaked for 30 minutes
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 2 large Onions sliced
- 1 cup Yogurt
- 2 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 teaspoon Red Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
- 4 pieces Cloves
- 4 pieces Cardamom Pods
- 1 piece Cinnamon Stick
- 2 cups Water
- to taste Salt
- handful Fresh Coriander chopped
- handful Fresh Mint chopped
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Heat ghee in a large pot. Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Sauté until fragrant.
- 3. Add sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- 4. Add the marinated mutton and cook until the meat is browned.
- 5. Add garam masala and mix well. Pour in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until the mutton is tender.
- 6. In a separate pot, cook the soaked basmati rice until it's 70% done. Drain and set aside.
- 7. Layer the partially cooked rice over the mutton. Sprinkle chopped coriander and mint on top.
- 8. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.
- 9. Serve hot with raita or your favorite side dish.
Nutritional Value
Calories: 600kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 800mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg
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