Mutton Biryani with Sour Milk Salad

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Shalini's Creations (@shalinigovender)

This recipe for Mutton Biryani is a labor of love, starting with marinating the meat overnight to ensure maximum flavor. The process involves layering rice, lentils, fried potatoes, and aromatic spices to create a dish that's rich and satisfying. Serve it with a refreshing sour milk salad for a complete...

Mutton Biryani with Sour Milk Salad recipe
Prep Time
1hr 0min
Cook Time
2hr 0min
Total Time
3hr

Ingredients

6 Servings
(1 serving = 1 plate of biryani with sour milk salad)

Mutton Marination

  • Meat
    Meat
    1kg
  • Sour Milk (Mass)
    Sour Milk (Mass)
    1/2cup
  • Masala
    Masala
    4tbsp
  • Chili Powder
    Chili Powder
    2tbsp
  • Garam Masala (Heaped)
    Garam Masala (Heaped)
    1tsp
  • Turmeric (Heaped)
    Turmeric (Heaped)
    1tsp
  • Roasted Dhania Powder (Heaped)
    Roasted Dhania Powder (Heaped)
    1tsp
  • Egg Yellow Powder
    Egg Yellow Powder
    1/2tsp
  • Fresh Ginger & Garlic Paste
    Fresh Ginger & Garlic Paste
    1tbsp

Blended Ingredients for Marination

  • Tomatoes
    Tomatoes
    2
  • Fresh Mint
    Fresh Mint
    1bundle
  • Fresh Dhania
    Fresh Dhania
    1bundle
  • Fresh Thyme
    Fresh Thyme
    1bundle
  • Water
    Water
    1/2cup

Rice Preparation

  • Rice
    Rice
    2cups
  • Turmeric
    Turmeric
    1tsp
  • stick Cinnamon
    stick Cinnamon
    1
  • leave Bay Leaf
    leave Bay Leaf
    1
  • star Star Anise
    star Star Anise
    1

Lentil Preparation

  • Lentils (Biryani Dhall)
    Lentils (Biryani Dhall)
    1cup

Potato Preparation

  • Potatoes
    Potatoes
    3

Meat Cooking

  • Onions
    Onions
    4can
  • Onion
    Onion
    1can
  • Fresh Thyme
    Fresh Thyme
    1bundle
  • Curry Leaves
    Curry Leaves
    1bundle
  • Biryani Mix (Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Star Anise, Cloves, Fennel Seeds)
    Biryani Mix (Bay Leaf, Cinnamon Stick, Star Anise, Cloves, Fennel Seeds)
    1bundle

Sour Milk Salad

  • Sour Milk
    Sour Milk
    1cup
  • Chilies
    Chilies
    2can
  • Fresh Dhania
    Fresh Dhania
    1bundle
  • Cucumber
    Cucumber
    1can

How to make Mutton Biryani with Sour Milk Salad

Mutton Marination

  1. Step 1

    Wash the meat thoroughly.

  2. Step 2

    Add sour milk, masala, chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, roasted dhania powder, egg yellow powder, and ginger & garlic paste to the meat.

  3. Step 3

    Blend tomatoes, mint, dhania, thyme, and water until smooth.

  4. Step 4

    Add the blended mixture to the meat marination, mix well, and refrigerate overnight.

Rice Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil rice with salt, turmeric, cinnamon stick, bay leaf, and star anise until 80% cooked.

Lentil Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Boil lentils until 80% cooked and set aside.

Potato Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Peel and boil potatoes with salt to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Deep fry the boiled potatoes and set aside.

Meat Cooking

  1. Step 1

    Chop onions and fry them in butter and oil until golden brown. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    In the same oil, add chopped onion, thyme, curry leaves, and biryani mix. Simmer until aromatic.

  3. Step 3

    Add the marinated meat and cook until tender, adding water gradually as needed.

  4. Step 4

    Allow the water to dry out, leaving a little gravy.

  5. Step 5

    Layer half the rice, fried onions, lentils, butter, dhania, and mint. Repeat the layering process and add fried potatoes.

  6. Step 6

    Cover the pot with foil and bake at 180°C for 30 minutes, then lower the temperature to 140°C and bake for another 30 minutes.

Sour Milk Salad

  1. Step 1

    Blend sour milk, chilies, dhania, salt, and cucumber until smooth.

  2. Step 2

    Transfer to a container and refrigerate until thickened.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories

0.0kcal

Protein

0.0g

Carbs

0.0g

Sugars

0.0g

Healthy Fat

0.0g

Unhealthy Fat

0.0g

% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet

Tips & Tricks

  1. Marinate the meat overnight for maximum flavor.

  2. Ensure the rice and lentils are only 80% cooked to prevent them from becoming mushy during baking.

  3. Deep fry the potatoes after boiling for a crispy texture.

  4. Layer the biryani carefully to ensure even distribution of flavors.

  5. Serve the biryani with the sour milk salad for a refreshing contrast.

FAQS

  1. Can I use store-bought biryani mix?

    Yes, store-bought biryani mix can be used if you don't have the individual spices.

  2. How long should I marinate the meat?

    Marinate the meat overnight for the best flavor.

  3. Can I substitute sour milk?

    You can use plain yogurt as a substitute for sour milk.

  4. What type of lentils should I use?

    Use biryani dhall or yellow lentils for this recipe.

  5. Can I skip the potatoes?

    Potatoes add texture and flavor, but you can skip them if preferred.

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Shalini's Creations

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