Mughlai Biryani - An Aromatic Rice And Mutton Prepa

Name: Mughlai Biryani - An Aromatic Rice And Mutton Preparation
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup ghee; 1/4 cup oil; 1 kg mutton, cubed; 2 teaspoons crushed ginger-garlic paste; 1/2 cup yogurt; 6 medium onions, sliced,fried brown; 3 teaspoons coriander powder; 1 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder; 1 cup cilantro, chopped; 1/2 cup mint leaf, chopped; 2 green chilies, chopped; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon saffron, soaked in a little warm milk; 20 almonds, slivered; 1 cup cashews, deep fried; 1 cup raisins, deep fried; 3 1/2 cups basmati rice, washed and drained; 6 cups hot water; 4 black cardamom pods; 8 green cardamoms; 2 cinnamon sticks; 2 bay leaves; 6 cloves; salt

Servings: persons

3/4 cup ghee
1/4 cup oil
1 kg mutton, cubed
2 teaspoons crushed ginger-garlic paste
1/2 cup yogurt
6 medium onions, sliced,fried brown
3 teaspoons coriander powder
1 teaspoon cumin powder
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder
1 cup cilantro, chopped
1/2 cup mint leaf, chopped
2 green chilies, chopped
2 tomatoes, chopped
1/2 teaspoon saffron, soaked in a little warm milk
20 almonds, slivered
1 cup cashews, deep fried
1 cup raisins, deep fried
3 1/2 cups basmati rice, washed and drained
6 cups hot water
4 black cardamom pods
8 green cardamoms
2 cinnamon sticks
2 bay leaves
6 cloves
salt

1
Marinate mutton in yogurt, 1 tsp.
2
ginger-garlic and salt.
3
Heat 1/2 cup of ghee, add ginger-garlic and tomato.
4
Cook till soft and add powdered spices, half fried onions, herbs and chillies.
5
Add mutton and fry for 10 minutes, add water and salt.
6
Cook till done and gravy is thick.
7
Separately heat the oil.
8
Add whole spices, hot water, rice and salt.
9
Cook covered, on low heat, till almost done but firm.
10
Grease a suitable dish and layer the rice and meat, sprinkling fried onions, raisins and nuts.
11
Finish with a layer of rice.
12
Pour the saffron and 1/4 cup melted ghee.
13
Seal the biryani with foil.
14
Bake at 180C or cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
15
Serve HOT with yogurt raita.
16
This biryani is traditionally served with baghare baingan (spicy bringals).

3833

kcal

Calories

269

Fat

297

Carbs

123

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup ghee, 1/4 cup oil, 1 kg mutton, cubed, 2 teaspoons crushed ginger-garlic paste, and more.

Yes, Mughlai Biryani - An Aromatic Rice And Mutton Preparation falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Mughlai Biryani - An Aromatic Rice And Mutton Preparation

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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