Lamb Biryani Recipe

Name: Lamb Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 2 inches fresh ginger, finely grated; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 None fresh long green chilies, deseeded, finely sliced; 1 tbsp garam masala; 1 tsp ground turmeric; 2 tsp ground cumin; 2 tsp ground coriander; 3/4 cup fresh mint, chopped + extra, to garnish; 2 1/4 lb lamb leg, cut into 1 inch pieces; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 2 None medium onions, thinly sliced; 2 None bay leaves; 1 1/2 cups yogurt + extra, to serve; 3 oz basmati rice

Servings: persons

2 inches fresh ginger, finely grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 None fresh long green chilies, deseeded, finely sliced
1 tbsp garam masala
1 tsp ground turmeric
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
3/4 cup fresh mint, chopped + extra, to garnish
2 1/4 lb lamb leg, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 None medium onions, thinly sliced
2 None bay leaves
1 1/2 cups yogurt + extra, to serve
3 oz basmati rice

1
Combine ginger, garlic, chilies, spices and mint. Add lamb and toss to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 3 hours.
2
Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Cook onions, stirring, for 8-10 mins, or until golden brown. Set aside. Increase heat to high. Working in batches, cook lamb for 2 mins, or until seared. Return all lamb to pan along with bay leaves and yogurt. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 30-40 mins, or until lamb is tender. Season.
3
Add rice and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 20 mins, or until rice is tender and liquid absorbed. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. Serve with reserved yogurt and mint.

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 inches fresh ginger, finely grated, 2 cloves garlic, minced, 2 None fresh long green chilies, deseeded, finely sliced, 1 tbsp garam masala, and more.

Yes, Lamb Biryani falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Lamb Biryani

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