Pakistani Lamb Biryani Recipe

Name: Pakistani Lamb Biryani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup canola oil; 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced; 2 tablespoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 18 black peppercorns; 9 green cardamom pods; 3 pods black cardamom pods; 4 inches cinnamon sticks; 6 garlic cloves, minced; 6 tomatoes, cored and minced; 5 serrano chilies, stemmed and minced; 1 1/2 inches piece ginger, peeled and minced; 2 lbs trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 2/3-inch pieces; kosher salt, to taste; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 3/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaf; 1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro; 40 saffron strands, crushed (heaping 1A 2 tsp.); 2 1/2 cups white basmati rice, soaked in cold; water, for 30 minutes drained; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seed; 4 whole cloves; 2 dried bay leaves; rose water (optional) or kewra essence (optional); red food coloring (optional) or orange food coloring (optional)

Servings: persons

1 cup canola oil
3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons garam masala
1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
18 black peppercorns
9 green cardamom pods
3 pods black cardamom pods
4 inches cinnamon sticks
6 garlic cloves, minced
6 tomatoes, cored and minced
5 serrano chilies, stemmed and minced
1 1/2 inches piece ginger, peeled and minced
2 lbs trimmed lamb shoulder, cut into 2/3-inch pieces
kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup plain yogurt
3/4 cup roughly chopped mint leaf
1/4 cup roughly chopped cilantro
40 saffron strands, crushed (heaping 1A 2 tsp.)
2 1/2 cups white basmati rice, soaked in cold
water, for 30 minutes drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin seed
4 whole cloves
2 dried bay leaves
rose water (optional) or kewra essence (optional)
red food coloring (optional) or orange food coloring (optional)

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1. Heat 1/4 cup oil in a 5-qt. skillet over high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until dark brown, 20-25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
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2. Heat remaining oil in a 5-qt. pot over high heat. Add garam masala, chile flakes, turmeric, 10 peppercorns, 5 green cardamom pods, 2 black cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and ginger; cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes. Add lamb, season with salt, and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium; cook until lamb is tender, about 1 hour. Add fried onions, yogurt, 1/2 cup mint, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Set aside.
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3. Put saffron into a bowl and cover with 1/2 cup hot water; set aside. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a 5-qt. saucepan. Add remaining peppercorns, green and black cardamom, and cinnamon, along with the rice, cumin, cloves, and bay leaves, and season with salt. Cook rice until al dente, 5-10 minutes; drain rice and set aside.
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4. Transfer half the lamb curry to a 5-qt. pot. Top lamb with half the rice. Pour half the saffron mixture onto rice along with a few drops of rose water and food coloring (if using); mix into rice with your fingers. Top with remaining lamb curry and remaining rice; drizzle with remaining saffron; mix. Steam, covered, on low heat until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining mint and cilantro.

2336

kcal

Calories

111

Fat

271

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 26 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup canola oil, 3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced, 2 tablespoons garam masala, 1 teaspoon crushed red chili pepper flakes, and more.

Yes, Pakistani Lamb Biryani 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.

Pakistani Lamb Biryani

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