Mutton Biryani

Mutton Biryani is a classic and aromatic dish made with tender mutton (goat meat), basmati rice, and a rich blend of spices. Here’s a traditional recipe for Mutton Biryani, served with mutton mixed, chicken leg, thigh, egg, and salad:

Mutton Biryani:

Ingredients:

For Marinating Mutton:

• 500g mutton pieces
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• Salt to taste

For Biryani Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
• 4 cups water for cooking rice
• 1-2 bay leaves
• 4-5 green cardamom pods
• 4-5 cloves
• 1 cinnamon stick
• Salt to taste

For Biryani Masala:

• 2 large onions, thinly sliced
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tablespoon biryani masala powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Ghee or oil for cooking

For Layering:

• Fried onions (for garnish)
• Ghee or melted butter for drizzling

For Mutton Mixed, Chicken Leg, Thigh, Egg, and Salad:

• Additional mutton pieces cooked and seasoned to your liking
• Chicken leg and thigh pieces cooked and seasoned
• Boiled eggs
• Salad with cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Mutton:
   • In a bowl, mix mutton pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight in the refrigerator.
2. Cook Biryani Rice:
   • Boil the soaked basmati rice with bay leaves, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and salt until it’s 70-80% cooked. Drain excess water.
3. Prepare Biryani Masala:
   • In a separate pan, heat ghee or oil. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
   • Add chopped tomatoes, mint leaves, and coriander leaves. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
   • Add biryani masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and garam masala. Cook for a few minutes until the masala is fragrant.
4. Layering the Biryani:
   • In a large heavy-bottomed pan or biryani pot, layer half of the partially cooked rice at the bottom.
   • Spread half of the marinated mutton over the rice.
   • Sprinkle half of the biryani masala over the mutton.
   • Repeat the layers with the remaining rice, mutton, and biryani masala.
5. Final Cooking:
   • Garnish the top layer with fried onions and drizzle ghee or melted butter over it.
   • Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice and mutton are fully cooked.
6. Serve:
   • Serve the Mutton Biryani hot, garnished with chopped coriander leaves and accompanied by additional mutton pieces, chicken leg and thigh, boiled eggs, and a side salad.

Enjoy the rich and flavorful Mutton Biryani with the tender mutton pieces and the additional variety of meats, eggs, and salad for a hearty and satisfying meal!