Royal Mutton Biryani Recipe
Mutton Biryani is a traditional Indian dish featuring tender mutton cooked with basmati rice, aromatic spices, and caramelized onions. Ready in 90 minutes, it’s perfect for a flavorful and festive meal.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Deep pot with a lid
- Large skillet
- Spatula
Ingredients
For Marination:
- 500 gm mutton (bone-in)
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- Salt to taste
For Biryani:
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 tablespoons ghee
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 onions (thinly sliced)
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon saffron (soaked in warm milk)
- 4 cups water
- Fresh cilantro and mint leaves for garnish
Instructions
Marinate the Mutton:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mutton, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.
- Mix well, cover, and let it marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Cook the Mutton:
- Heat ghee in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, and bay leaves. Let them splutter for 1 minute.
- Add sliced onions and sauté until they are golden brown.
- Add the marinated mutton and cook for 20 minutes until the mutton is browned and tender.
Prepare the Rice:
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it for 30 minutes.
- In a deep pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil.
- Add the soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain the water and set aside.
Layer the Biryani:
- In the deep pot, layer the cooked mutton at the bottom.
- Spread a layer of partially cooked rice on top.
- Drizzle the saffron milk over the rice and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and mint leaves.
- Cover with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes (dum cooking) until the rice is fully cooked and all flavors are well combined.
Serve:
- Fluff the biryani gently and serve hot with raita or cucumber salad.
Notes
- Variation: You can add hard-boiled eggs on top for extra protein.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- Serving Tip: Serve Mutton Biryani with a side of raita or pickled onions for a refreshing contrast.
