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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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.
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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!
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Mutton Biryani (Lamb Biryani)
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
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Introduce tomatoes to the pan. Give everything a good mix, ensuring the tomatoes blend well with the spices.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Continue cooking the mutton uncovered for about 15 more minutes, or until it becomes soft.
- As the mutton continues to cook, you'll notice the gravy thickening and turning into a deep, reddish-brown color.
- 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.
- 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.
- Allow the rice to cook until it's about 70% done.
- Lower the heat to a simmer and sprinkle in coriander and mint leaves, enhancing the biryani with their fresh, aromatic flavors.
- 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.
- 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!
To Serve
- Serve your delectable mutton biryani with a side of curd raita or your preferred gravy to complete the meal. Enjoy!
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Chef's Notes and Tips
- 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
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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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.
Sushrutah says
Can you share biryani masala recipe?
Sangeetha Vel says
Hi Sushrutah,
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