A delicious and aromatic South Asian dish made with marinated lamb, basmati rice, and a blend of rich spices.
A delicious and aromatic South Asian dish made with marinated lamb, basmati rice, and a blend of rich spices.
Ingredients
- 500 grams Lamb Cut into pieces
- 2 cups basmati rice Soaked for 30 minutes
- 3 tablespoons ghee Or vegetable oil
- 2 onions Thinly sliced
- 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
- 1 cup Yogurt Whisked
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 cloves
- 4 cups water
- to taste salt
Instructions
- Marinate the lamb pieces in yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee in a large pot. Fry the sliced onions until golden brown and crispy. Remove half of the fried onions and set aside for garnish.
- Add the ginger garlic paste to the remaining onions and sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the marinated lamb pieces and cook until the lamb is browned and the spices are well mixed.
- Add the bay leaves, cloves, and garam masala. Sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add the soaked basmati rice and water. Mix well and bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the rice and lamb are cooked through and the water is fully absorbed, about 20-25 minutes.
- Garnish with the reserved fried onions and serve hot.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg
This biryani was absolutely delicious! My family loved it and asked for seconds. Will definitely make again!
The instructions were clear but I couldn’t figure out when to add the water. Mine was a bit dry. I’m a beginner tho.
I can’t believe how good this is! My house smells like a restaurant. Thank you!
I’m so glad you liked it! The smells from cooking this dish really do take you on a trip, don’t they? Amazing flavors!
Too much effort for a meal. I prefer simpler recipes. Sorry!
OMG! So good! Best biryani ever. Make sure to add extra garam masala!
I dunno about that. I think it’s a bit overrated. I’ve had better biryani from my aunt… 🤷♂️
Yass! I totally agree! The extra garam masala really elevates this dish. Can’t wait to make it again!
I don’t know what biryani is but this smelled amazing while cooking. My kids said it was like magic! 5 stars for magic!
I love that your kids think it’s magic! Biryani really is a special dish. Enjoy!
Yummy!! I will make this again. It’s a hit! ❤️
Wow! Simple ingredients but such rich flavors. I skipped the ghee and used olive oil instead, still yum!
Super easy to follow! I used chicken instead of lamb and still came out great!
I don’t get the hype. It was too greasy for me. Might not try again.
Delicious! The flavors were amazing. My family loved it.
Meh, it was alright. I think it needs more spices or something. Not my favorite.
I tried this recipe and it turned out way too spicy for me. Maybe I put in too much chili powder? Not my fave.
Why do u add yogurt? In my culture, we don’t use it in biryani. Confused…
Yogurt helps to tenderize the lamb and adds moisture, which makes the biryani richer in flavor. Every culture has its own twists!
Idk man, I thought biryani was supposed to be easier. Took me forever to make and my rice got sticky. What did I do wrong?
Lamb Biryani? Haha! I’m more of a chicken person. But I made it for my friend. He loved it! 😄
I don’t know how to cook rice properly, so I messed this up.