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    Mutton Biryani Recipe (Lamb Biryani)

    Published: November 12, 2020 by Sangeetha Vel | Updated: December 21, 2023 2 Comments

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    Mutton Biryani, also known as Lamb Biryani, is a rich, aromatic dish infused with Indian spices and tender meat. This recipe, suitable for either basmati or Seeraga samba rice, is designed for easy preparation. The biryani, deliciously juicy and flavorful, is a perfect meal for lunch or dinner and pairs wonderfully with raita or chicken gravy.

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    What You’ll Find On This Page
    • How to make Mutton(Lamb) Biryani?
    • Mutton Biryani (Lamb Biryani)
    • Recipe Video
    • Chef's Notes and Tips
    • Nutrition Info
    • Serving Suggestions

    Originating from Persian culinary traditions, Biryani is a rice-based dish where spiced mutton or lamb gravy is beautifully layered with seasoned rice. Whether cooked in a tandoor or pressure-cooked, it captures the essence of diverse regional flavors, each version unique to its cultural and culinary roots.

    Enjoy More Mutton or Lamb Recipes:

    • Mutton Chukka
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    How to make Mutton(Lamb) Biryani?

    Dive into the aromatic world of Mutton Biryani with our step-by-step recipe, complete with photos and a video guide. Each step is visually captured to ensure you can effortlessly recreate this classic dish in your own kitchen. Now, let's get started on this flavorful journey!

    Explore a Variety of Biryani Delights:

    • Chicken Biryani
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    Mutton Biryani (Lamb Biryani)

    This South Indian Mutton Biryani is a one-pot wonder, where succulent goat meat is slow-cooked with onions, tomatoes, and a blend of Indian spices, all combined with aromatic Seeraga Samba rice. The slow cooking method ensures each ingredient melds perfectly, creating a rich and flavorful dish.
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    Author: Sangeetha Vel
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    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: South Indian
    Diet: Halal
    Prep: 15 minutes mins
    Cook: 1 hour hr
    Adjust 3 servings

    Ingredients
     
     

    • 2.25 lb Mutton, goat/lamb (tender pieces), ½ to 1 kg ideal
    • 1 cup Seeraga Samba Rice, soaked for 15 mins and drained
    • 1 Onion, thinly sliced
    • 1 Tomato, chopped
    • 2 Green Chili, slit
    • 2 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste
    • ¼ cup Onion Paste, pearl onion preferred
    • 1 tsp Chili Powder
    • 2 tsp Coriander Powder
    • 1 tsp Biryani Masala
    • ¼ cup Curd
    • ¼ cup Mint Leaves
    • ¼ cup Coriander Leaves
    • ½ cup Oil
    • 1 Cinnamon Stick, crushed
    • 4 Cloves
    • 4 Cardamom
    • 2 Bay Leaves
    • 1 Star Anise
    • 1 Javitri
    • 2 Kalpaasi
    • Salt, as needed
    • 1½ cup Water
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    Instructions
     

    To Prepare Lamb/Mutton Biryani

    • In a wide-bottomed pan over medium heat, pour in the oil. Then, add a mix of aromatic spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, javitri, black stone flower, kalpaasi, and bay leaves. Follow this with green chili, onion, and onion paste, stirring to combine the flavors.
      Adding ingredients in a pan
    • Sauté the mixture thoroughly until the onions become soft and the spices release their fragrances, blending together to create a rich base for the dish.
      Sautéing added ingredients
    • Next, add ginger-garlic paste, chili, coriander, biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt to the pan. Mix everything well to ensure the spices are evenly distributed.
      Adding ginger garlic paste and masala powders
    • Introduce tomatoes to the pan. Give everything a good mix, ensuring the tomatoes blend well with the spices.
      Adding tomato into the pan
    • Add curd and mint leaves to the pan. Continue sautéing until the tomatoes turn mushy, integrating fully with the curd and mint for a rich, flavorful base.
      Adding curd, mint leaves and sauteing
    • Now, add the mutton pieces to the pan. Stir them well to ensure that all the pieces are thoroughly coated with the masala, allowing the flavors to be well incorporated into the meat.
      Adding lamb or mutton and mixing
    • Close the pan with its lid and let the mutton cook for 15 minutes. This allows the meat to absorb the flavors fully and become tender, enhancing the overall taste of the dish.
      Closing pan and cooking
    • After the 15 minutes, open the lid and give the contents a good stir. This helps to redistribute the flavors and ensure even cooking of the mutton within the masala mixture.
      Opening lid and mixing
    • Continue cooking the mutton uncovered for about 15 more minutes, or until it becomes soft.
      Cooking mutton until it is soft
    • As the mutton continues to cook, you'll notice the gravy thickening and turning into a deep, reddish-brown color.
      Mutton or lamb gravy in reddish brown
    • At this point, add water to the pan and bring it to a boil. This step helps to combine all the flavors and prepares the base for the addition of rice, ensuring the biryani is flavorful and moist.
      Adding water and boiling
    • When the mixture begins to boil, add the Seeraga Samba rice to the mutton gravy. Stir well to ensure that the rice is evenly mixed with the gravy.
      Adding seeraga samba rice into gravy
    • Allow the rice to cook until it's about 70% done.
      Cooking rice for 70%
    • Lower the heat to a simmer and sprinkle in coriander and mint leaves, enhancing the biryani with their fresh, aromatic flavors.
      Adding coriander and mint leaves
    • Cover the pan with its lid and let the biryani cook in the steam for about 10 to 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the rice to fully cook.
      Closing pan and cooking for 15 minutes
    • After this final step, open the lid and gently fluff the biryani with a fork. Your delicious mutton biryani is now ready to be served and enjoyed!
      Cooked fluffy mutton biryani

    To Serve

    • Serve your delectable mutton biryani with a side of curd raita or your preferred gravy to complete the meal. Enjoy!
      Final mutton or lamb biryani served

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    Chef's Notes and Tips

    Tips to make Perfect Lamb Biryani:
    • Choosing Ingredients: Opt for tender goat meat and keep the water-to-rice ratio just right to make your biryani both juicy and moist.
    • Oil vs Ghee: While the recipe uses oil, switching to ghee can add a wonderful richness to the flavor.
    • Cooking Technique: For an authentic biryani taste, try cooking it with the steam or 'dum' method for about 15 minutes.
    • Rice Selection: This recipe calls for Seeraga Samba rice for its distinct aroma and texture, but you can also use Basmati rice for a variation in taste and texture.
    • Meat Preparation: Best results come from using young lamb or goat meat. If your meat is a bit tougher, marinating it with curd, papaya, and spices, preferably overnight, will make it more tender.
    • Perfect Rice: If you soak the rice for 15 minutes, go for a 1:1.5 ratio of rice to water. Without soaking, it's 1:2. Soaking is recommended for the best texture.
    • Spice Level: The biryani is moderately spiced for balance, but feel free to tweak the spice levels to your liking.
    • Cooking Styles: Although this is a one-pot recipe, experimenting with the 'dum' method or pressure cooking (for two whistles) can bring out a unique and authentic flavor.

    Nutrition Info

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 402kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 39g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 11g | Monounsaturated Fat: 24g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 126mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 798IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 2mg

    Disclaimer

    We're not nutrition experts, and the nutritional information provided is an estimate. Please use it as a guide. For precise details, it's best to consult a professional. To learn more, please view our Detailed Disclaimers.

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    For more, discover a world of flavorful biryanis and aromatic rice dishes in our curated collection. From timeless classics to modern twists, each recipe is crafted to tantalize your taste buds and enrich your dining experience.

    Serving Suggestions

    Seeraga Samba Mutton Biryani is a delightful, flavorful, and aromatic rice dish, making it an ideal choice for both lunch and dinner, especially when paired with raita. It also pairs wonderfully with dishes like Mutton Chukka and Chicken Sukka Varuval. For added variety, serve it with boiled eggs on the side. This biryani is a perfect choice for parties or festive occasions, making every meal a special one.

    Comments

    1. Sushrutah says

      February 07, 2022 at 6:51 am

      Can you share biryani masala recipe?

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      • Sangeetha Vel says

        February 07, 2022 at 4:27 pm

        Hi Sushrutah,
        Unfortunately we don't have the biryani masala recipe up on the blog right now. But we may add it in the future. So, if you are interested in subscribing to our email notifications, we will be able to notify you when we post it!

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