How to make mutton biriyani step by step

 Mutton Biryani Recipe

Ingredients:

500 grams mutton (with bone)

2 cups basmati rice

3 large onions (thinly sliced)

2 tomatoes (chopped)

1 cup yogurt

2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste

2-3 green chilies (slit)

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 tablespoon biryani masala

1 teaspoon garam masala

1 tablespoon coriander powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

Salt to taste

Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)

Fresh mint leaves (chopped)

4 tablespoons ghee or oil

Whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, star anise)

Saffron strands soaked in warm milk (optional)

Lemon juice

Water

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Step-by-step process:

1. Marination:

In a bowl, mix mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt.

Let it marinate for at least 2-3 hours (overnight is best for better taste).

2. Cooking the Rice:

Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.

Boil water in a large pot, add whole spices (bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves), salt, and a little oil.

Cook the rice until it's 70% cooked (it should be slightly firm). Drain and keep aside.

3. Cooking the Mutton:

Heat ghee/oil in a pressure cooker or heavy-bottomed pot.

Fry the sliced onions until golden brown (set aside some for garnishing)

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Add the marinated mutton and cook until the oil starts to separate.