Lamb Biryani Rice
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced ground lamb, yogurt, and fried onions—all in one pot. A TikTok-friendly riff on Awadhi biryani that skips the long simmer without sacrificing the layered, aromatic soul.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 542
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups basmati rice
- ¾ lb ground lamb
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- ½ cup fried onions (store-bought)
- 3 tbsp ghee or oil
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.
- 2
Heat ghee in a large pot over medium-high. Brown ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
- 3
Stir in garam masala and garlic, then add yogurt and half the fried onions. Cook until fragrant, ~2 minutes.
- 4
Add 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Stir in rice, then reduce heat to low and cover.
- 5
Simmer covered until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, ~10 minutes.
- 6
Remove from heat. Top with remaining fried onions and cilantro, then fluff with a fork and serve.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (4–5 quart)
- wooden spoon
- fine-mesh strainer
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