Mutton Biryani Recipe

Name: Mutton Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Basmati rice (1 cup); Mutton leg meat (1 kg, cut into cubes, can be with bone); Curd or plain yogurt (2-3 tbsp); Everest Shahi Biryani Masala; 5 medium onions, chopped; Ginger and garlic, crushed (a lot).; Bay leaves (3-4); Large dried red chilies (5); Cinnamon (1 tsp); Cloves (10); Whole black pepper (1 tsp); Cardamom (2, or 1 tsp, crushed); Cumin (1/3 tsp); Asafoetida (pinch); Tomatoes (2, blended into puree); Ghee/oil (7.5 tbsp); Turmeric (2tsp); Salt (1tsp); Cashew nuts (0.5 cup); Cilantro (for garnishing)

Servings: persons

Basmati rice (1 cup)
Mutton leg meat (1 kg, cut into cubes, can be with bone)
Curd or plain yogurt (2-3 tbsp)
Everest Shahi Biryani Masala
5 medium onions, chopped
Ginger and garlic, crushed (a lot).
Bay leaves (3-4)
Large dried red chilies (5)
Cinnamon (1 tsp)
Cloves (10)
Whole black pepper (1 tsp)
Cardamom (2, or 1 tsp, crushed)
Cumin (1/3 tsp)
Asafoetida (pinch)
Tomatoes (2, blended into puree)
Ghee/oil (7.5 tbsp)
Turmeric (2tsp)
Salt (1tsp)
Cashew nuts (0.5 cup)
Cilantro (for garnishing)

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1. Marinate mutton with curd/yogurt, 1 tsp of salt and 1 tsp of turmeric, leave out for 15-30min.
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2. Boil rice without salt.
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3. Heat up 4 tbsp of ghee/oil, add bay leaves, red chilies, cinnamon, cloves, black pepper, cardamoms, cumin, asafoetida.
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4. Add onions into the pan with spices, reduce flame to low and saute.
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5. Add tomato puree into the pan with onions after a while, as well as 1 tsp of turmeric and 1 tsp of salt.
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6. Separately, heat up 2 tbsp of ghee/oil and add crushed garlic and ginger and stir until it becomes roasted and golden in color.
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7. Add mutton into the pan with garlic/ginger. On full flame, cover the lid and let mutton emit water. Cook until water is gone, about 25-30min.
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8. Roast cashew nuts in 1.5 tbsp of ghee or oil and add to the meat.
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9. Once all the water dries up, add onion mix to the meat and stir thoroughly. Keep on the flame for another 5min.
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10. Add 3 large tbsp of masala mix. If need be, add water to keep cooking the meat.
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11. (optional) Can add 1-2 tsp of chili paste.
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12. Oil a large pan with 1tsp of oil, mix everything in there, including rice.
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13. Garnish with cilantro.

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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 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Basmati rice (1 cup), Mutton leg meat (1 kg, cut into cubes, can be with bone), Curd or plain yogurt (2-3 tbsp), Everest Shahi Biryani Masala, and more.

Yes, Mutton 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.

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Mutton Biryani

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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