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Cinnamon and Clove Persian-Inspired Beef Biryani

Name: Cinnamon and Clove Persian-Inspired Beef Biryani
Total time: 32 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Keralan Indian
Ingredients: 500g beef; 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 tsp ground cinnamon; 1/4 tsp ground clove

Adds warm, spicy notes with cinnamon and clove for a deeper, more complex flavor profile.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Sprinkle cinnamon and clove into the rice while cooking.
Marinate beef 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 beef, 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. Check meat temperature: 63°C (145°F) for beef.

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