Flavorful Mutton Biryani

Mutton biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish that is popular in Tamil Cuisine. This recipe combines tender mutton with fragrant spices and basmati rice to create a delicious and satisfying meal.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Tamil Mutton Biryani Tamil Cuisine Spicy
Flavorful Mutton Biryani

Ingredients

  • 500g mutton, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon biryani masala
  • Whole spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves
  • Salt to taste
  • 3 tablespoons ghee
  • 3 tablespoons oil
  • 4 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Heat ghee and oil in a large pot. Add the whole spices and sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  5. Add the mutton pieces, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and biryani masala. Cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Whisk the yogurt and add it to the pot. Cook for another 10 minutes.
  7. Layer the soaked rice over the mutton mixture. Sprinkle mint and coriander leaves on top.
  8. Pour water over the rice. Cover and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice and mutton are fully cooked.
  9. Once done, gently fluff the biryani with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
20 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
40g
Fat
20g

Supplies

Large pot Spatula Measuring cups and spoons Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the flavorful mutton biryani with raita, pickle, and papad for a complete meal.

Tips & tricks

To enhance the aroma of the biryani, you can also add a few drops of rose water or kewra water before sealing the pot to cook.

Cost

$20