Lamb Biryani Rice Bowl
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced ground lamb and caramelized onions — the TikTok version of Lucknow's iconic biryani, built in one pot in under 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- ¾ lb ground lamb
- 1 large yellow onion
- ⅓ cup yogurt, plain
- 1.5 tbsp biryani masala spice blend
- 3 tbsp ghee or butter
- 1.75 cup chicken or vegetable broth
- ¼ cup fresh mint and cilantro (chopped)
Instructions
- 1
Rinse basmati rice under cold water until water runs clear. Thinly slice the onion.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large pot over medium-high heat. Fry onion until deeply golden and crispy, ~5 minutes. Set aside.
- 3
Add remaining ghee to the pot. Brown ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~4 minutes.
- 4
Stir in biryani masala, then yogurt. Add rice and stir to coat, 1 minute. Pour in broth.
- 5
Cover and simmer over medium heat until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, ~10 minutes.
- 6
Fold in most of the crispy onions and fresh herbs. Top with remaining onions and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- large pot with lid (3-4 quart)
- wooden spoon
- fine-mesh strainer
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