Biryani

Ingredients Required Quantity & Preparation


Rice 750g/4 cups, washed
& Soaked for 30 minutes

Meat (Beef, Mutton, Chicken) 750 g small cubes

Onion 4 Medium chopped/250g

Ginger Paste 2 tablespoons

Garlic Paste 2 tablespoons

Plain Yogurt 1½ cups/250g

Oil/Ghee 1-1½ cups/175-250g

Biryani Salt, Red chilli powder,

Turmeric, Black paper

Coriander, Cardamom,

Cumin seed, Nigella

Steps of Cooking

1. Heat Oil/ghee and fry the onion until golden. Add meat, garlic and stir for a few minutes.

2. Add ginger and 4-5 cups of water. Cover and cook until the meat is tender.

3. Then add tomatoes, yogurt and Biryani Masala. Fry until Oil/Ghee begins separate from the Masala. Keep aside.

4. Separately in 16 cups of water, add 2 tablespoons salt and the soaked Rice. Boil until it is three quarter tender then drain it thoroughly.

5. Layer the rice and meat mixture in 2 layers. (Sprinkle yellow food colour if desired). Cover and cook on low heat for a few minutes or until the rice is done. Mix well before servings.


Serving Suggestion.

Serve hot with salad and raita.



Posted by: Wasim Javed