Masoods' Kheema Biryani(Saffron Rice With Ground Lamb) Recipe

Name: Masoods' Kheema Biryani(Saffron Rice With Ground Lamb)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 tsp. saffron threads; 3 Tbsp. boiling water; 2 c. basmati rice or other long grain rice, washed and drained; 2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. oil; 1/2 c. finely chopped onions; 1/4 tsp. cumin seed; 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1/2 tsp. turmeric; 1 lb. lean ground lamb; 1/2 c. chopped fresh coriander (cilantro); 1/2 tsp. fennel seed; 1 1/2 c. chicken stock (fresh or canned)

Servings: persons

1/4 tsp. saffron threads
3 Tbsp. boiling water
2 c. basmati rice or other long grain rice, washed and drained
2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. oil
1/2 c. finely chopped onions
1/4 tsp. cumin seed
1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. turmeric
1 lb. lean ground lamb
1/2 c. chopped fresh coriander (cilantro)
1/2 tsp. fennel seed
1 1/2 c. chicken stock (fresh or canned)

1
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
2
In small bowl, drop saffron threads in; add boiling water and soak for 10 minutes.
3
Meanwhile, in heavy saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to boil.
4
Pour in rice and add salt.
5
Cook uncovered for 10 minutes.
6
Strain and put rice aside. Separately, heat oil.
7
Add onions, cumin seed and salt; stir for 3 or 4 minutes.
8
Add turmeric and cumin for 1 minute, then add lamb. When cooked, add fresh coriander.
9
Heat remaining 1/4 cup oil and in 4-quart casserole, stir in fennel seed and rice until coated. Spread 1/3 of rice mixture on bottom of casserole.
10
Layer 1/2 the saffron mixture and 1/2 lamb mixture.
11
Spread the other half of the rice over the lamb and add the meat and then add the remaining rice mixture.
12
Put rest of saffron over mixture.
13
Add chicken stock and pour in casserole and bring to boil over high heat. Cover casserole with sheet of foil and fold down.
14
Set lid on top of foil and bake in the middle of the oven for 25 minutes, or until rice is tender and all the liquid is absorbed in casserole. Fluff the rice with fork and serve the biryani directly from the casserole or serve on platter.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 tsp. saffron threads, 3 Tbsp. boiling water, 2 c. basmati rice or other long grain rice, washed and drained, 2 tsp. salt, and more.

Yes, Masoods' Kheema Biryani(Saffron Rice With Ground Lamb) 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.

Masoods' Kheema Biryani(Saffron Rice With Ground Lamb)

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