Mutton Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful dish that combines tender mutton with aromatic basmati rice, spices, and herbs. This classic dish is loved by many and is perfect for special occasions or when you want to treat yourself to a delicious meal. Here’s an authentic recipe for making mutton biryani from scratch.
Ingredients
For Marinating the Mutton
- 500g mutton, cut into medium-sized pieces
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- Salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
For the Rice
- 2 cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
- 4 cups water
- 1 bay leaf
- 4-5 cloves
- 3-4 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt, to taste
For the Biryani
- 2 large onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon saffron strands, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk
- 3 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) or oil
- 1 cup fried onions (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup raisins and cashews, fried in ghee (optional)
- 1/4 cup warm milk