20-Min Biryani Rice with Spiced Lamb & Raita
Fragrant basmati rice layered with quick-cooked spiced lamb, yogurt raita, and warm roti. This TikTok-easy version skips the classical long simmer but keeps the aromatic spice punch and the ritual of serving.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice, cooked
- ½ lb ground lamb (or diced lamb)
- 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (or 1 tbsp minced garlic + 1 tsp grated ginger)
- 2 tsp biryani spice mix (cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves) or garam masala
- ¾ cup yogurt, plus extra for raita
- 2 piece roti or naan (2 pieces)
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add sliced onion and cook, stirring, until soft and edges turn golden, about 4 minutes.
- 2
Add ginger-garlic paste and biryani spice. Stir for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- 3
Add lamb, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until no pink remains, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in yogurt and cooked rice. Toss gently to combine, then cover and warm through for 2 minutes.
- 5
Warm roti in a dry skillet 30 seconds per side. Serve biryani alongside roti with a dollop of yogurt raita.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch skillet with lid
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
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