Delicious Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani recipe. The flavours ar bombastic | Delicious Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani Recipe | Ramadan Special 2023

 

Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani is a classic Indian dish that is known for its rich flavors and fragrant spices. Here's a recipe to make a delicious Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani:

Ingredients:

* 500 gms mutton

* 3 cups basmati rice

* 2 large onions, sliced

* 2 cups yogurt

* 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste

* 2 tsp red chili powder

* 1 tsp turmeric powder

* 1 tsp cumin powder

* 1 tsp coriander powder

* 1 tsp garam masala powder

* 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves

* 1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves

* 2 tbsp lemon juice

* 4 tbsp ghee

* Salt to taste

For the Masala:

* 4 green cardamom pods

* 4 cloves

* 2 cinnamon sticks

* 2 bay leaves

* 1 tsp shahi jeera

* 1 tsp black peppercorns

Instructions:

1. Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large pot. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown. Remove and set aside.

3. In the same pot, add the mutton and sauté for 5 minutes until it turns brown.

4. Add ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala powder, and salt to taste. Mix well and cook for 10 minutes.

5. In a separate pan, heat 2 tbsp ghee and add the whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaves, shahi jeera, and black peppercorns). Fry for a minute until fragrant.

6. Add the soaked basmati rice to the pot with mutton and mix well. Add 4 cups of water and bring to a boil.

7. Lower the heat and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes until the rice is partially cooked.

8. In a mixing bowl, whisk yogurt, chopped mint leaves, coriander leaves, lemon juice, and salt to taste.

9. Spread half of the partially cooked rice over the mutton in the pot. Add half of the fried 

onions on top of the rice.

10. Spread the yogurt mixture over the rice and top with the remaining rice. Add the remaining fried onions on top.

11. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes until the rice is fully cooked.

12. Serve hot with raita and papad.

Enjoy your delicious Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani!