Description
Authentic Dum Mutton Biryani – Sinfully Spicy is a rich and aromatic Indian dish that brings together tender mutton and fragrant basmati rice, slow-cooked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in mutton (lamb) meat
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tbsp garlic-ginger paste
- 1/4 cup plain yogurt
- 1/4 tsp saffron threads soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
- 3 tbsp ghee or oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the mutton in yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, cumin, coriander powder, and chopped mint for at least two hours or overnight.
- Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear; soak for 30 minutes. Boil salted water and cook rice until two-thirds done; drain.
- In a pan, heat ghee/oil; caramelize sliced onions until golden brown (reserve half for garnishing).
- Add marinated mutton to the pan and sauté for about five minutes. Cover and simmer until tender (about one hour).
- Layer half of the cooked rice over the mutton; drizzle with saffron milk and sprinkle herbs. Top with remaining rice.
- Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 30 minutes to meld flavors.
Notes
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Dum Cooking
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Dum Biryani, Mutton Biryani, Indian Cuisine