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Lamb Gosht Biryani Recipe

A flavorful and aromatic biryani made with tender lamb and fragrant basmati rice.
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Preparation Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 450 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Lamb, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups Basmati rice soaked for 30 minutes
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 cup Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoon Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 large Onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon Biryani masala
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoon Ghee
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 handful Fresh coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 handful Fresh mint leaves, chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Marinate the lamb with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, biryani masala, turmeric, and salt. Let it sit for at least 30 minutes.
  2. 2. Heat ghee in a large pot. Fry the onions until golden brown. Remove half of the onions and set aside for garnishing.
  3. 3. Add the marinated lamb to the pot and cook until the lamb is browned and cooked through.
  4. 4. In a separate pot, boil water and cook the soaked rice until it is 70% cooked. Drain and set aside.
  5. 5. Layer the partially cooked rice over the lamb in the pot. Sprinkle the reserved fried onions, coriander, and mint leaves on top.
  6. 6. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
  7. 7. Serve hot, garnished with additional coriander and mint leaves if desired.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 450kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 5mg

Keywords

Biryani, Lamb, Rice
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