Mutton Yakhni Pulao Recipe

Name: Mutton Yakhni Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups basmati rice; 3/4 kg mutton; 1 tablespoon red chili powder; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 2 black cardamom pods (badi elaichi); 2 green cardamoms; 4 teaspoons coriander seeds; 1/2 onion, sliced lengthwise; 10 tablespoons oil; 2 bay leaves; 1 cinnamon stick (2.5 cm)

Servings: persons

3 cups basmati rice
3/4 kg mutton
1 tablespoon red chili powder
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 black cardamom pods (badi elaichi)
2 green cardamoms
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
1/2 onion, sliced lengthwise
10 tablespoons oil
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick (2.5 cm)

1
Gently wash and soak the rice in water. Set aside.
2
Cook the mutton with the red chilli, ginger, fennel seeds, black and green cardamoms, coriander seeds and salt in a pressure cooker, adding eight cups of water. Cook till tender, about 20 minutes.
3
Remove all the spices and strain the stock.
4
The stock should measure six (6) cups. Add water if the stock is not sufficient. Set aside.
5
Keep the mutton pieces separately.
6
In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat the oil, and add the bay leaf and cinnamon and sliced onions and fry till onions are light brown.
7
Add the mutton and fry for a few minutes.
8
Add the stock.
9
Stir in the rice gently, ensuring that it does not break.
10
Cover and bring the stock to a boil over high heat, then simmer till the rice gets cooked.

898

kcal

Calories

Fat

131

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups basmati rice, 3/4 kg mutton, 1 tablespoon red chili powder, 2 teaspoons fennel seeds, and more.

Yes, Mutton Yakhni Pulao 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.

Mutton Yakhni Pulao

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