Soft Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani (lucknowi Shahi Awadhi Galawati Seekh Kebab Biryani)

Soft Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani is a royal and flavorful dish that originates from the Awadhi cuisine of Lucknow, India. This biryani is made with tender mutton seekh kebabs, aromatic spices, and long-grain basmati rice, creating a dish fit for a king.

Soft Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani (lucknowi Shahi Awadhi Galawati Seekh Kebab Biryani)

Ingredients

  • 500g mutton seekh kebabs
  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • Whole spices: bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
  • 1/2 tsp saffron strands, soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Wash the basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee and add the whole spices. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  5. Add the mutton seekh kebabs and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. Layer the soaked rice over the mutton seekh kebab mixture. Pour in the saffron-infused milk and yogurt. Sprinkle with chopped coriander and mint leaves.
  7. Pour water over the rice, cover the pot, and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is tender and the mutton is cooked through.
  8. Once done, gently fluff the biryani with a fork and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

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

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot Serving platter Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop Cooking spoon Measuring cups and spoons

Serving suggestions

Serving Suggestions: Serve the Soft Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani with raita, salad, and a side of mint chutney.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Marinate the mutton seekh kebabs with yogurt and spices for a few hours to enhance the flavor before using them in the biryani.

Cost

$20