Flavors of Bharat

Mutton Biryani

Uttar Pradesh

The famous Lucknowi-style mutton biryani with delicate flavors.

Ingredients

  • Mutton: 750g
  • Basmati Rice: 500g
  • Yogurt: 1 cup
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste: 2 tbsp
  • Fried Onions: 1/2 cup
  • Saffron Milk: 1/4 cup
  • Kewra Water: 1 tsp
  • Ghee: 4 tbsp
  • Salt: to taste

Instructions

  1. 1

    Cook mutton in a yogurt-based gravy (yakhni) until tender.

  2. 2

    Boil rice in salted water until 80% cooked. Drain.

  3. 3

    In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer the cooked mutton and rice.

  4. 4

    Top with fried onions, saffron milk, and kewra water.

  5. 5

    Seal the pot and cook on low heat (dum) for 20-25 minutes.

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