Name: Cardamom and Cinnamon Kozhikode Biryani with Rice and Meat
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Keralan Indian
Ingredients: 500g mutton; 300g basmati rice; 1 large onion, sliced; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 2 green chilies, slit; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp turmeric; 1/2 tsp red chili powder; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1/2 cup water; 10 cashew nuts; 10 raisins; 2 tbsp ghee; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cardamom and Cinnamon Kozhikode Biryani with Rice and Meat

A warm and sweet spice blend that complements the mutton and rice.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Mix cardamom and cinnamon into the yogurt marinade before adding to the mutton, allowing the spices to infuse during the marination process.
Marinate mutton with yogurt, turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala for 1 hour.
In a pot, heat ghee, add cumin seeds, then onions, tomatoes, and green chilies. Cook until onions are golden.
Add marinated mutton, cook until browned. Add rice, water, cashew nuts, and raisins. Cover and simmer on low heat for 20 minutes.
Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.

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