Swahili Goat Biriyani | The Ultimate Kenyan Family Rice Recipe

goat meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: beef

Chicken is leaner and more affordable than goat.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber, while long-grain rice is often less expensive.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Almond milk reduces calories, while evaporated milk is budget-friendly.

biryani spices

🥗Healthier: homemade spice mix

💰Cheaper: store-bought spice mix

A homemade mix can be tailored to taste and is often cheaper.

Marinate goat meat with cumin, garam masala, coriander, oregano, turmeric, salt, buttermilk, lemon juice, garlic, and ginger.

Set the marinated goat meat aside.

Fry onions until golden brown.

Fry potatoes until brown and crispy.

In a pot, add chopped onions and fry until translucent.

Add minced garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.

Add in the spice mix and then tomato paste.

Add the marinated goat meat and water, mixing well, then cover until the goat is well cooked.

Boil water in a separate pot and add cooking oil, pilau masala mix, and salt.

Add rice to the boiling water and cook until the water is at the same level as the rice, then reduce heat and cover until all water is gone.

Color the rice using egg yellow and orange food coloring, then top with fried onions and cover to finish cooking.

Fluff up the rice to distribute colors and spices.

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