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Kofta Biryani
Kofta Biryani, a delectable dish combining spiced lamb meatballs with fragrant basmati rice, offers a delightful blend of flavours and aromas. This dish, rooted in rich culinary traditions, presents a harmonious mix of spices and textures.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 4
Calories: 630 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 500 g minced meat Lamb
- 1 onion Finely chopped
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 2 tsp garlic paste
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- salt To taste
- 200 g rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cardamom pods
- 3 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- saffron Soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- Coriander For garnish
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the minced lamb, chopped onion, ginger paste, garlic paste, garam masala, cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix well and form small meatballs (koftas) from this mixture. Set aside.
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, green cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Add the koftas to the pan and cook until they are browned on all sides. Remove the koftas and set them aside.
- In the same pan, add the soaked and drained rice. Stir-fry the rice for a few minutes until it's well-coated with the spices and oil.
- Pour in 1 litre of water and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat, cover, and simmer until the rice is almost cooked, about 10 minutes.
- Place the koftas on top of the partially cooked rice. Drizzle the saffron-infused milk over the rice and cover the pan. Cook on low heat for another 10-15 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the koftas are tender.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh coriander leaves, and serve hot.
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Notes
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
630kcal
(32%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
37g
(57%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
Cholesterol
91mg
(30%)
Sodium
85mg
(4%)
Potassium
434mg
(12%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
86IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Vitamin D
0.1µg
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 630
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 630kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 37g | 57% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 91mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 434mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 86IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.