Masoor Biryani Recipe

Name: Masoor Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup whole masoor; 2 cups rice, uncooked; 3 slices onion; 1 onion, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 tsp. saffron; 5 tbsp. ghee; Ghee, for deep-frying; Salt, to taste; 4 cloves garlic; 7 red chilies; 3 tsp. coriander seeds; 1/2 tsp. cumin seeds; 1-1/3 tbsp. khas-khas; 1 sm. piece ginger

Servings: persons

3/4 cup whole masoor
2 cups rice, uncooked
3 slices onion
1 onion, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/4 tsp. saffron
5 tbsp. ghee
Ghee, for deep-frying
Salt, to taste
4 cloves garlic
7 red chilies
3 tsp. coriander seeds
1/2 tsp. cumin seeds
1-1/3 tbsp. khas-khas
1 sm. piece ginger

1
Soak the masoor in water for at least 6 hours.
2
Boil the rice; each grain of the cooked rice should be separate.
3
Deep-fry the sliced onion in ghee to a golden brown colour.
4
Heat three tbsp.
5
of ghee in a vessel and fry the chopped onion a while.
6
Add the paste and fry for a few minutes.
7
Add the tomatoes and fry again for two minutes.
8
Warm the saffron in a small vessel.
9
Add one tsp.
10
milk and rub in until the saffron dissolves.
11
To the cooked rice, add the saffron, fried onions, and salt and mix well.
12
In a large baking bowl put two tbsp.
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ghee at the bottom.
14
Make four layers by spreading one third of the rice and then spreading half of the masoor, then spreading a further 1/3 of the rice and finally the remaining masoor and rice.
15
Cover and bake it in a hot oven at 450F for 20 minutes.
16
Empty the bowl upside-down on a big serving plate just before serving.
17
Serve hot.

388

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup whole masoor, 2 cups rice, uncooked, 3 slices onion, 1 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Masoor 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.

Masoor Biryani

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