Lalla's Special Biryani Recipe

Name: Lalla's Special Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg Mutton or Chicken; 1 tbsp Mixed, hot Masala [Mother-in-Law]; 2 tsp Tumeric powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 2 tbsp Mix of crushed garlic and ginger; 5 pieces Cinnamon sticks; 5 Cloves; 5 Cardamon pods crushed; 1 pinch Saffron; 4 tbsp Vegetable oil to mix; 2 cup Buttermilk; 125 grams Butter or Margarine; 1 cup black or brown Lentils soaked overnight; 4 large Potatoes cut into 2cm cubes; 5 large Onions; 2 Soft boiled Eggs; 500 grams Biryani rice [Basmati]

Servings: persons

1 kg Mutton or Chicken
1 tbsp Mixed, hot Masala [Mother-in-Law]
2 tsp Tumeric powder
1 tsp Salt
1 tbsp Fennel Seeds
1 tsp Cumin Powder
1 tsp Coriander Powder
2 tbsp Mix of crushed garlic and ginger
5 pieces Cinnamon sticks
5 Cloves
5 Cardamon pods crushed
1 pinch Saffron
4 tbsp Vegetable oil to mix
2 cup Buttermilk
125 grams Butter or Margarine
1 cup black or brown Lentils soaked overnight
4 large Potatoes cut into 2cm cubes
5 large Onions
2 Soft boiled Eggs
500 grams Biryani rice [Basmati]

1
Overnight, mix meat with masala, tumeric, salt, fennel seeds, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger/garlic paste, potatoes, eggs, oil and buttermilk - keep in fridge overnight
2
Saute onions in butter/margarine with cinnamon, cardamon and cloves until golden brown
3
Boil rice and lentils [soaked overnight] in separate pots
4
When onions are golden brown add overnight mixture of meat etc into the pot containing the onions
5
Mix rice, lentils and saffron and transfer into the main pot
6
Bake mixture at 180C until meat is tender.
7
Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and enjoy

2612

kcal

Calories

150

Fat

243

Carbs

107

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg Mutton or Chicken, 1 tbsp Mixed, hot Masala [Mother-in-Law], 2 tsp Tumeric powder, 1 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, Lalla's Special Biryani falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Lalla's Special Biryani

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