Biryani
Layered fragrant basmati rice with spiced lamb, saffron, and fried onions.
- prep 30 min
- cook 50 min
- total 80 min
- serves 6
- intermediate
- India
Ingredients
- 400 g basmati rice
- 500 g lamb
- 200 g yogurt
- 3 onions
- 1 pinch saffron
- 1 tbsp spices
- 10 leaves mint
- 3 tbsp ghee
Steps
- Marinate the lamb in yogurt and spices.
- Fry the onions until deep golden.
- Par-boil the rice with whole spices.
- Layer: lamb, rice, fried onions, saffron milk, and mint.
- Seal the pot with dough or foil.
- Cook on low 40 minutes.
- Serve with raita.
≈ 550 kcal · 30 g protein · 60 g carbs · 20 g fat — per serving, estimate