Mutton Biryani
A fragrant and hearty one-pot dish of tender mutton layered with basmati rice, infused with warm spices and fresh mint.
- Total time
- 75 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 650
- Protein
- 35g
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Ingredients
- 500 g mutton
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 cup mint leaves
- 3 tbsp ghee
- 4 whole cardamom pods
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 tsp black peppercorns
- 1 leaf bay leaf
- 1.5 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1
Rinse rice and soak in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- 2
Heat ghee in a heavy pot and sauté whole spices until fragrant.
- 3
Add mutton pieces and salt, brown on all sides for 5 minutes.
- 4
Add 2 cups water, cover, and simmer until mutton is tender, about 40 minutes.
- 5
Layer soaked rice over the mutton, add 2 cups water, and cover tightly.
- 6
Cook on low heat for 20 minutes until rice is fluffy and liquid absorbed.
- 7
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and let rest 5 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy pot with lid
- measuring cups
- spoon
- knife
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