Spiced Mutton Biryani With Mint Raita Recipe

About this recipe

A fragrant and flavorful mutton biryani cooked with aromatic spices, served alongside a refreshing mint raita for a perfect evening meal.

Ingredients

• 100 g Coriander Leaves
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250 g Mutton
• - Baby Tomatoes
• 125 ml Flavoured Yogurt Drink - Mango
• 250g Green Chilli
• 100G Biryani Masala (100g)
• 100 g Green Elaichi
• 200 ml Sesame Oil
• - Spearmint Leaves | Dried & Fragrant | For Teas, Detox Water & Spice Blends | Natural & Refreshing
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 100 g Jeera
• 50 g Cloves
• 100 g Salt
• - Cumin Seed
• - Bay Leaf

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
2. 2. Heat oil in a large pot, add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cardamom, and cloves, and let them sizzle.
3. 3. Add thinly sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, stirring occasionally to avoid burning.
4. 4. Mix in ginger-garlic paste, chopped tomatoes, and cook until the tomatoes are soft and form a paste.
5. 5. Add the mutton pieces, biryani masala, turmeric, and chili powder, and cook for 10 minutes until well coated.
6. 6. Stir in yogurt and cook for another 5 minutes until the mutton releases its juices.
7. 7. Pour water into the pot, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the mutton is tender.
8. 8. Layer the soaked rice over the mutton mixture without stirring, and sprinkle mint and coriander leaves.
9. 9. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes to steam the rice.
10. 10. Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 10 minutes before gently mixing it.
11. 11. For the raita, blend yogurt with chopped mint leaves, green chilies, and a pinch of salt.
12. 12. Serve the biryani with the prepared mint raita for a delicious and balanced meal.