MUTTON BREYANI Ingredients 20 Mutton pieces 500 grams of Basmati rice 3 onions finely chopped 8 cloves of garlic peeled and grated on fine side of grater 1 big chunk of fresh ginger , peeled and grated on fine side of grater 6-8 potatoes cut into cubes 3 tablespoons of Breyani Masala 1 cup of cooked lentils 1 teaspoon of chili powder 1 tablespoon of turmeric 1 tablespoon of salt Oil for frying potatoes A bunch of fresh coriander A few cubes of butter 3 cardamon pods and a few stick cinnamon. Method Deep fry cubed potatoes in oil , put aside when done . Soak basmati rice in hot water for ten minutes , get rid of that water , now add fresh hot water about a litre , a teaspoon of salt and some turmeric( optional ) , boil for ten minutes , strain and leave one side . In a big pot fry mutton pieces and onions until golden brown , add the garlic and Ginger and a cup of boiling water cook on medium heat until water has cooked away , stir occasionally . Repeat this process of adding a cup of hot water and cooking the meat about 4 times or until the meat is nearly tender . Now add all your spices and salt , Braise for about 5 minutes , stirring . Now add a cup of hot water and cook on medium heat until meat is tender now add half a cup of hot water the rice , potatoes, butter , the cooked lentils and coriander on top . Cook on medium to low heat for ten minutes , give it only one stir , now switch off the stove, Close the pot , and walk away . Come back in half an hour , dish up and serve with a slaai/ sambal . Please note that this recipe is my take on making breyani , you may marinade meat in yoghurt and spices before cooking which I sometimes do . Also you may add some delicious fried onions . Delicious Please Like and Share Enjoy
Posted on: Sun, 14 Dec 2014 07:34:00 +0000
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