Saturday, February 26, 2011

Mutton Biryani

Ingredients:
Mutton - 3 Lbs
Basmati Rice - 4 Cups
Onions - 2 (Medium Size)
Tomatoes - 3(Small Ones)
Ginger-garlic Paste - 1 tbsp.
Green Chillies - 6 to 8
Coriander Leaves - Few Stalks
Mint Leaves - Few Stalks
Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp.
Red Chilli Powder - 1 to 2 tsp.
Yogurt - 1 Cup or Lemon Juice - 4 tbsp.
Salt - According To Taste
Ghee - 2 Tbsp.
Oil - 1 tbsp.

Seasoning Ingredients:
Bay Cloves - 2
Cloves - 3
Cardamom - 2
Cinnamon Stick - 2

Method:
1)Soak basmati rice in water for 30 mins.Then drain the water and let it dry completely.

2)Heat a pan with a tbsp.of ghee and add the basmati rice and fry for 2 to 5 mins.Keep it aside.

3)Wash the mutton thoroughly and cut it into medium pieces.In a large bowl,marinate the mutton with onions, tomatoes,ginger-garlic paste,green chillies,coriander leaves,mint leaves,yogurt or lemon juice,turmeric powder,red chilli powder and salt and mix the whole thing well.Store in the refrigerator for 1 to 3 hours or overnight.

4)Heat a pressure cooker with 3 tbsp. of ghee and  a tbsp. of oil and add the whole spices (bay leaves,cardamoms,cinnamon stick and cloves) and let it fry for couple of mins.Now add the marinated mutton and half cup of water(the mutton will leave enough moisture so don't add too much water) and close the cooker.Let it cook for 10 mins or for 2 whistles.Turn off the stove and wait for the pressure to release.

5)Once the pressure is released open the pressure cooker and stir it very slowly so that the meat doesn't break.Now add the fried basmati rice and 7 cups of water and close the cooker.Cook for 1 whistle and then reduce the flame to low and check the time.Turn off the stove exactly after 5 mins.Don't overcook the mutton and rice.Yummy and tasty mutton biryani is ready to be served.Serve it with  raita or chicken curry (of your choice).

Note:You can adjust the quantities from the ingredients according to your choice and taste buds.

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