Goan Style Mutton Sukka Biryani
Goan Style Mutton Sukka Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines tender mutton pieces with fragrant spices and long-grain basmati rice. This traditional Goan recipe is a perfect choice for a special occasion or a festive meal.
Ingredients
- 500g mutton, cut into pieces
- 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
- 1 cup yogurt
- 2 onions, thinly sliced
- 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
- 3 green chilies, slit
- 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup mint leaves, chopped
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1/4 cup oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
- Whole spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves
- Ground spices: turmeric, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala
- Salt to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Marinate the mutton pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
- Heat ghee and oil in a large pot. Add the whole spices and sauté until fragrant.
- Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
- Stir in the marinated mutton and cook until the meat is browned.
- Add the chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and ground spices. Cook until the tomatoes are soft and the oil separates.
- Layer the soaked rice over the mutton mixture. Sprinkle with fresh coriander and mint leaves.
- Pour water over the rice, cover the pot, and cook on low heat until the rice is tender and the mutton is cooked through.
- Garnish with fried onions 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
- 18g
Supplies
Large pot Spatula Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board
Tools
Stovetop
Serving suggestions
Serve the Goan Style Mutton Sukka Biryani with raita, pickle, and papad for a complete meal.
Tips & tricks
For best results, use tender mutton and allow enough time for marination to enhance the flavors.
Cost
$25