Old Delhi Mutton Biryani
Serves 630 mins prep50 mins cook
Discover the rich and flavorful Old Delhi Mutton Biryani, made with tender mutton and aromatic basmati rice, perfectly layered with fried onions, mint, and spices. This recipe guides you through each step to create a delicious meal that will impress everyone.
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What you need

tbsp ghee

bay leaves

cinnamon

black cardamom pods

onion
green chilli

tbsp ginger garlic paste

tsp garam masala

tbsp salt
cup mint leaves

cup water

tbsp ghee

star anise

tbsp black peppercorn

cup onion

fl oz water

oz basmati rice

tbsp salt

lemon juice

cup fried onions

tbsp ghee

tbsp fresh coriander leaves
Instructions
1: Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Strain and keep it aside. 2: Heat a pot, add oil and ghee. 3: Add cinnamon, black cardamom and let it crackle. 4: Add the onions and saute till it turns golden brown. 5: Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute. 6: Add kashmiri red chilli powder and saute for a few seconds. 7: Add the mutton pieces and saute on a high flame for 2-3 minutes. 8: Add curd, mint leaves, garam masala and mix well for a minute. 9: Add water, salt, mix well and bring it to a boil. 10: Cover the pot and cook it for 40 minutes on a low flame. 11: Meanwhile heat a pot, add oil and ghee. 12: Add bay leaves, star anise, black cardamom and black peppercorns and let it crackle. 13: Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown. 14: Add water, lemon juice and salt. Bring it to a boil. 15: Add the soaked rice and boil the rice for 4 minutes. Take out some of the peppercorns. 16: Strain the rice. 17: Layer the rice over the biryani with fried onions, coriander, mint and cashew nuts. 18: Top it off with ghee and cover the pot tightly. 19: Place it on a preheated tawa for dum for 5 minutes on a medium flame and 10 minutes on a low flame. 20: Open the pot, fluff the rice and serve it hot.View original recipe

