A delicious and aromatic South Asian dish made with marinated lamb, basmati rice, and a blend of rich spices.
Lamb Biryani
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
