20-Min Lamb Biryani Bowl
Fragrant basmati rice cooked with tender lamb, yogurt, and warm spices — all in one skillet. No long braise, no fuss, just TikTok-easy biryani vibes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- ¾ lb lamb, diced into bite-size pieces
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ½ cup plain yogurt
- 1.5 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1.5 tsp biryani masala or garam masala
- 2 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- ½ cup frozen peas
Instructions
- 1
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear, then drain.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown lamb, stirring often, until no pink remains, ~6 minutes.
- 3
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and biryani masala, cooking until fragrant, ~60 seconds.
- 4
Add yogurt and stir to coat the lamb evenly, then add rinsed rice and broth.
- 5
Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on medium-low for 12 minutes until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- 6
Stir in frozen peas, cover for 1 minute, then fluff with a fork and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- lid
- fork
- wooden spoon
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