MANDI BIRYANI | Underground Cooking | 3 Full Goat Arabian Mutton Mandi Recipe | Kuzhi Mandhi Biryani

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than mutton.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: annatto

Turmeric adds color and flavor at a lower cost.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice is healthier, while long-grain rice is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt has more protein and can be used similarly.

Cut the mutton into pieces.

Heat ghee in a large pot.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened.

Incorporate mutton pieces, cooking until browned.

Mix in spices, including turmeric and chili powder.

Add water and bring to a boil.

Layer soaked basmati rice over the mutton mixture.

Sprinkle saffron soaked in warm water over the rice.

Cover and cook on low heat until rice is fully cooked and flavors meld.

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