The best chicken biryani recipe | Afghanistan street food | Cooking biryani And sweet kabuli pulao

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food coloring

Turmeric adds color with less cost.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Quinoa offers more protein, while long-grain rice is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is lower in fat, sour cream is often cheaper.

Cook basmati rice in boiling water until tender, then drain.

In a large pot, heat sesame oil and vegetable oil until shimmering.

Sauté sliced onion until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

Stir in tomato paste and cook for a few minutes.

Add lamb shanks and brown on all sides.

Mix in cumin powder, sugar, cardamom powder, turmeric, black pepper, and salt.

Add chopped carrots and raisins, and stir well.

Cover and simmer until lamb is cooked through, about 1-2 hours.

Layer cooked rice on top of the lamb mixture and let sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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