Meat Biryani

This cooked meat biryani is a hearty, aromatic rice dish made with tender meat, whole spices and saffron. It’s perfect for family meals and special occasions.

Main Ingredients

• Basmati Rice – 3 cups
• Meat (Mutton/Beef/Chicken) – 500 g
• Onion – 2 medium (sliced)
• Tomatoes – 2 (chopped)
• Ginger Garlic Paste – 1 tbsp
• Green Chillies – 3–4 (slit)
• Yogurt – 1/2 cup
• Whole Garam Masala – (2″ cinnamon stick, 4 cloves, 3 cardamom, 1 bay leaf, 1 star anise)
• Shahi Jeera – 1/2 tsp
• Mint & Coriander Leaves – handful each
• Cooking Oil / Ghee – 4 tbsp
• Saffron – a pinch (soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk)
• Salt – as needed

Preparation Steps

• Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
• Marinate the meat with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, salt, and a little biryani masala for 30 minutes.
• In a large pot, heat oil/ghee and fry onions until golden brown. Set aside a handful for garnishing.
• Add whole garam masala, green chillies, tomatoes, and the marinated meat. Cook until the meat is tender.
• In another pot, cook rice with salt, shahi jeera, and a bay leaf until about 70% done. Drain and keep aside.
• For layering: Spread half of the rice, then the cooked meat masala, followed by the remaining rice.
• Sprinkle saffron milk, fried onions, mint, and coriander on top.
• Cover tightly and cook on low heat (dum) for 25–30 minutes.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with raita, fresh salad, or a spicy curry on the side.