Name: Saffron and Cardamom 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 saffron threads; 1/2 tsp ground cardamom

Saffron and Cardamom Persian-Inspired Beef Biryani

Enhances the base dish with saffron threads and cardamom pods for a luxurious aroma and subtle floral sweetness.

32 minutes4 servings

Method

Soak saffron threads in 1 tbsp warm water. 1: Add saffron water and ground cardamom to the rice 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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