Name: Lemon and Cumin 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 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Lemon and Cumin Persian-Inspired Beef Biryani

Adds bright citrus notes and earthy cumin for a refreshing twist on the traditional biryani.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Zest 1 lemon and add zest to the rice. 1: Stir in lemon juice and ground cumin during 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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