Mutton Biryani Recipe

Prep Time : 26-30 minutes

Cook time : 21-25 minutes

Serve : 4

Level Of Cooking : Medium

Ingredients

·         Mutton cut into 2 inch pieces on the bone 500 grams

·         Basmati rice soaked1 1/2 cups

·         Butter 1 tablespoon

·         Oil 1 tablespoon

·         Black cardamoms 4

·         Black peppercorns 1 teaspoon

·         Green cardamoms 5-6

·         Cloves 3-4

·         Green chillies slit4

·         Ginger cut into thin strips1 inch

·         Bhuna masala 130 grams

·         Yogurt 1 1/2 cups

·         Red chilli powder 1/2 teaspoon

·         Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon

·         Green cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon

·         Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon

·         Potatoes peeled and cut into big pieces2 medium

·         Saffron (kesar) a few strands

·         kewra jal

·         Rose water 2 teaspoons

·         Salt to taste

Method

Step 1

Heat butter and oil in a pressure cooker. Add black cardamoms, black peppercorns, green cardamoms, cloves, green chillies, ginger and mutton and sauté on high heat for 3-4 minutes.

Step 2

Add bhuna masala, 3 cups water and mix well. Cover and cook till 8-10 whistles are given out.

Step 3

Remove the lid when the pressure reduces completely and add yogurt, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, green cardamom powder, garam masala powder, potatoes, saffron, kewra water, rose water and a little salt.

Step 4

Drain the rice and add to the cooker. Sprinkle ¼ cup water, cover and cook till 1 whistle is given out. Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot.