Lamb Kofta Biryani With Saffron Rice Recipe

About this recipe

Lamb Kofta Biryani is a delicious and aromatic Indian dish perfect for dinner. Featuring tender lamb koftas paired with saffron-infused basmati rice, this biryani is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. The lamb is seasoned with warm spices like garam masala, cumin, and coriander, then fried to golden perfection. Layered with partially cooked rice and infused with saffron milk, the biryani is slow-cooked to meld flavors beautifully. Garnished with fresh mint and coriander leaves, this dish is as visually appealing as it is tasty. Nutritionally, it provides a balanced profile with 84g of protein, ideal for repairing muscles, and a generous 381g of carbohydrates to keep you energized. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying a comforting family meal, Lamb Kofta Biryani is sure to impress!

Ingredients

• 250G Redefine Meat Lamb Kofta Mix
• 1G Saffron 1g
• 500G Tropical Sun Basmati Rice 500g
• 500 Ml Tom Parker Creamery Vitamin Enriched Whole Milk
• 250 G Onion Shallots 300g
• 250 G Bwfo Ginger Root Dried Cut
• 50G Black Garlic Cloves, 50G
• - Cofresh Whole Green Chilli 350g
• 1 Bunch Coriander - Bunch
• 25G Natco Mint
• 100G Trs Dhania Powder (Indori) 100G
• 100 G Trs Ground Cumin Jeera Powder
• 100G Tata Sampann Garam Masala Tata Sampann Garam Masala, 45g
• 400G Greenfield Himalayan Salt Fine 400G
• 1 Ltr Ktc Sunflower Oil
• - Milkfood Rich Desi Ghee
• NaN Trs Haldi Powder Turmeric
• - Schwartz Whole Cloves
• 2 Pods Greenfields Vanilla Pods, 2 Pods
• - Schwartz Bay Leaves
• 50G Rajah Whole Cinnamon Bark 50G

Instructions

1. 1. Soak saffron threads in warm milk for 10 minutes to release their aroma and color.
2. 2. Cook the basmati rice until it's 70% done, then drain and set aside.
3. 3. Finely chop the onion, ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander, and mint leaves.
4. 4. In a bowl, mix lamb mince with ginger, garlic, green chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, garam masala, and salt. Form into small koftas.
5. 5. Heat sunflower oil in a pan and fry the koftas until browned on all sides. Remove and set aside.
6. 6. In the same pan, add ghee and sauté onions until golden brown.
7. 7. Add turmeric powder, cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaves, and cinnamon stick to the pan. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
8. 8. Layer the partially cooked rice in the pan over the spices and onions.
9. 9. Place the lamb koftas evenly on top of the rice layer.
10. 10. Drizzle the saffron milk over the rice and koftas.
11. 11. Cover the pan tightly and cook on a low heat for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
12. 12. Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes before serving.
13. 13. Garnish with fresh mint and coriander leaves for a burst of freshness.
14. 14. Serve hot and enjoy the rich, aromatic biryani with tender lamb koftas.