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Lamb Biryani
Fragrant layered rice and spiced lamb.
Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Servings
6
Difficulty
Hard
★★★★★
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About This Recipe
Layers of saffron-scented basmati rice and slow-cooked spiced lamb, sealed and steamed to perfection.
Ingredients
Serves 6
- 500 glamb shoulder, cubed
- 400 gbasmati rice, soaked
- 200 gyogurt with biryani spices
- 1 pinchsaffron in warm milk
Instructions
- 1
Cook lamb
Marinate lamb in spiced yogurt, then brown and braise until tender.
- 2
Par-cook rice
Boil rice until 70% done, drain.
- 3
Layer and steam
Layer lamb and rice in pot, drizzle saffron milk, seal with foil, cook on low 25 min.
Pro Tips
- →
Use aged basmati for the best grain separation.
Variations
- •
Substitute chicken or goat for lamb.
Storage
Store in fridge up to 3 days.
History & Origin
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (400g) · 6 servings total
Calories520kcal
Protein30g
Carbohydrates55g
Fat18g
Fiber2g
Protein30g
Carbs55g
Fat18g
Time Summary
Prep time30 min
Cook time60 min
Total time90 min
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