Mutton Biryani

Non --Vegetarian Recipes

Mutton Biryani

MARINATE
Mutton                          -- 400gms
Chilly powder               --1tbs
Turmeric powder          --1tsp
Curd                              --1/2 cup
Garam masala               --2 tsp

OTHER INGREDIENTS

Basmati Rice                -- 2cups
Big onions                    -- 5 (big)
Tomato                         -- 3 (big)
Mint leaves                  --1cup
Ginger & Garlic paste  --5tbs
Green chilly                 --8nos
Cinnamon                    -- 4inch piece stick
Cloves                         --5nos
Coriander leaves         --1 cup
Lemon                         --1 no
Ghee                           --3 tbs (optional)
Vegetable oil              --1/4 cup
Pasteurised cow milk--1cup
Water                        -- 3 cups

METHOD
 Step 1 :Marinate mutton for at least 1/2 hr (more is always better) adding 1/2 cup curds,2tsp ginger&garlic paste,chilly powder & turmeric powder

Step 2 : Cook  the marinated mutton in a pressure cooker for (7 Min's if the meat is very tender) 10mins after putting weight in medium flame.

Step 3 : In a cooker again,in the following order, add oil,ghee,cinnamon,cloves,onion after translucent add ginger garlic paste, chilly & mint (i grind coarsely,so that it doesn't crowd the biryani),tomato,saute all well till oil separates,now add rice,milk,water & cooked mutton , coriander leaves & lime juice , mix & close cooker with lid,after steam comes ,put weight & cook for exactly 4 Min's in medium flame & open after steam settles.

TIPS : Cook biryani for 1 whistle or 4 Min's , whichever comes first.

Enjoy your tasty biryani with Brinjal kootu (ennai kathrikai) , onion pachadi,potato chips & sweet mint chutney. All the recipes are available in my blog.