Bengali

Bengali Style Mutton Biryani

Name: Bengali Style Mutton Biryani
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Bengali
Ingredients: 500g mutton chunks; 2 cups basmati rice; 1 onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1 cup yogurt; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp coriander; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1/2 cup saffron water; 2 tbsp ghee; salt to taste

A fragrant and flavorful mutton biryani cooked with saffron, spices, and basmati rice.

60 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
In a pot, layer mutton, onions, tomatoes, and spices, then add rice.
Pour saffron water over the layers and cover with a tight lid.
Cook on low heat for 25-30 minutes until rice is fully cooked and mutton is tender.
Serve hot with raita or salad.

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