Mutton Biryani
Ingredients
Basmati rice = 2&1/2 cups
Mutton = 500g
Mint leaves(chopped) = 1/2cup
Coriander leaves (chopped) = 1/2cup
Onion(big) = 4
Tomato = 1
Lemon juice (from half a lemon)
Coriander powder = 1tsp
Turmeric powder = 1/2tsp
Pepper powder = 1/8tsp
Salt = to taste
Oil/Dalda = 4 to 5tbsp
Hot water = 3cups
to grind(smooth paste)
Ginger = 1inch
Garlic = 8 - 10 cloves
Green chillies = 10
whole spices
Bay leaves = 5
Cloves = 5 to 6
Cinnamon = 1inch
Fennel seeds = 1tsp
Star anise = 1
Mace = 1
Method
Heat oil in a pressure cooker and add the whole spices,fry them for 10 seconds
Add the roughly chopped onion and saute till it turns light brown and then add the chopped mint and coriander leaves,ground paste and fry for 2minutes
Add coriander powder,turmeric and pepper powder and the mutton pieces,saute for a while and then add lemon juice and diced tomato
Allow to cook for about 10 to 12 minutes
Add the rice(soaked for 30mins & drained)and fry for a minute
Add the 3cups of hot water,salt and mix thoroughly
When it starts to boil,close lid and cook till a whistle
Remove from heat,open the lid of the cooker once the pressure inside has decreased
Serve hot with raita