Mutton Biryani
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
1 hr 30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
421 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Mutton Biryani
Description
This Mutton Biryani recipe starts with basmati rice soaked to soften its grains. Mutton is cooked in seasoned oil with whole spices like cumin, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and bay leaf to infuse depth. Onions are sautéed until golden brown before adding ginger and garlic paste, tomatoes, and powdered spices including turmeric, chili, and garam masala.
The mutton is browned and simmered in this spiced mixture until tender, developing a robust, richly spiced meat. The resulting curry is combined with the rice, allowing the flavors to meld. The recipe results in a dish with a balance of aromatic whole spices and heat, featuring tender meat pieces alongside fluffy, fragrant rice.
Mutton Biryani serves well as a substantial main course, often accompanied by fresh herbs like coriander and mint for garnish. It exemplifies an intricate spice layering technique that defines classic biryani preparations.
Ingredients
- 500 g rice Basmati
- 750 g mutton
- 2 onion Finely chopped
- 2 tomato Finely chopped
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 4 cloves
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 2 bay leaf
- 4 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt To taste
- 1 bunch Coriander Finely chopped
- 1 bunch mint Finely chopped
Instructions
- Begin by washing the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, and bay leaves to the pot and sauté for a few seconds.
- Add finely chopped onions to the pot and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- Add ginger and garlic paste to the pot and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
- Mix in finely chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt to the pot. Cook the mixture until the tomatoes are completely cooked and the oil separates.
- Add mutton pieces to the pot and mix well. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the mutton is browned on all sides.
- Add enough water to cover the mutton, bring it to a boil, and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot with a lid and let the mutton simmer for 45-50 minutes or until the mutton is tender.
- In the meantime, bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the soaked rice and partially cook it for 5-6 minutes until it is parboiled. Drain the rice and set it aside.
- Once the mutton is cooked, layer the partially cooked rice on top of the mutton in the pot. Sprinkle finely chopped coriander leaves and mint leaves on top of the rice.
- Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, and let the biryani cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and fluffy.
- Once done, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot with raita or a side salad.
Notes
- Nutritional information provided is for reference only and not guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 421 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 421kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 76g | 25% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 300mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 569IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 61mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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