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Mutton Biryani

Mutton biryani on dum.

Prep30 min
Cook1 h 55 min
Total2 h 25 min
Serves6
DifficultyMedium
Per serving741 kcal
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IndiaMain courseHalal-friendlyNut-free

Ingredients

For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.

  • Mutton, bone-in1.2 kg
  • Basmati rice, soaked500 g
  • Onions, fried crisp (birista)3
  • Yogurt200 g
  • Mint and coriander1 cup
  • Ghee5 tbsp
  • Saffron in warm milk4 tbsp
  • Whole spices (bay, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, shahi jeera)1 tbsp
  • Biryani masala2 tbsp
  • Ginger-garlic paste2 tbsp
  • Lemon1
  • Salt1 1/2 tsp

Method

  1. MarinateMarinate the meat with yogurt, ginger-garlic, biryani masala, half the fried onions, mint and lemon.
  2. RiceParboil the rice with whole spices until 70% cooked.
  3. LayerLayer meat and rice in a heavy pot; top with fried onions, herbs, saffron milk and ghee.
  4. DumSeal the lid with dough; cook on dum 1 hour (marinade pre-cooked 40 minutes).

Nutrition per serving

Calories741 kcal
Protein29.0 g
Carbohydrates77.8 g
Fat34.5 g
Fibre3.1 g
Sugar5.6 g
Sodium693 mg
Saturated fat17.3 g
Serving sizeabout 350 g

Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.

Allergens

Contains Milk. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.

Quick answers

How long does Mutton Biryani take to make?

About 2 h 25 min in total: 30 min of preparation and 1 h 55 min of cooking.

How many calories are in Mutton Biryani?

About 741 kcal per serving, with 29 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 350 g each.

Which allergens does Mutton Biryani contain?

Based on its ingredients it contains Milk. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.

Where is Mutton Biryani from?

Mutton Biryani is a main course from India. Mutton biryani on dum.

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