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Kozhikode Biryani with Rice and Meat

Name: Kozhikode Biryani with Rice and Meat
Total time: 40 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

A rich, aromatic biryani with marinated meat, basmati rice, and traditional Keralan spices.

40 minutes4 servings

Method

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. Check meat temperature: 63°C (145°F) for lamb.

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