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Mutton/Lamb Biryani

Name: Mutton/Lamb Biryani
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 lbs. lamb shoulder, cut into 2 inch squares (with bone is best); 1/2 cup - 3/4 cup yogurt (more if needed to marinate the lamb); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 T. Biryani masala spice (notes below) - you can skip this and use store bought biryani masala powder; 2 T. ghee or butter; 2 T. oil; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 bay leaf; 5 cloves; 1 piece of cinnamon stick; 2 green cardamom pods; 1 black cardamom pod; 2 star anise; 3 onions, sliced thick; 1 T. ginger garlic paste; 3 tomatoes, cut into chunks; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1/2 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/4 cup water; 3 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked; 8 cups water; 2 T. salt; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon ghee or butter; 2 cups crispy fried onions (purchased from the Indian store) or thinly sliced onions cooked for 45 minutes in 3 T. melted butter).; 1/2 cup mint leaves, roughly chopped; 1/2 cup cilantro, roughly chopped

November 21, 2021

The pressure cooker tenderizes this meat and makes it perfect.

Tags: fried onions lamb mutton rice safron

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