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Beef Biryani

Cultural Context

Originating from the Indian subcontinent, Biryani is a fragrant rice dish layered with marinated meat and spices. Traditionally served at celebrations, it reflects a blend of Persian and Indian culinary influences, showcasing the region's rich history. Today, Biryani has countless regional variations, with each community adding its unique twist, making it a beloved dish across the globe.

IndianINmain
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
Ghee (Clarified butter) 2 tbs
Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 2
Laung (Cloves) 2-3
Zeera (Cumin seeds) ½ tsp
Beef mix boti 500g
Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) ½ tbs
Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
Water 4 Cups or as required
Ghee (Clarified butter) 4-5 tbs
Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 1 tsp
Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 6-8
Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 2
Laung (Cloves) 5-6
Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 2
Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2
Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 2-3
Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tsp
Tamatar (Tomatoes) sliced 2 medium
Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tbs
Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 1 & ½ tbs
Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 1 Cup
Haldi powder (Turmeric powder) 1 tsp
Himalayan pink salt 1 tsp or to taste
Zeera powder (Cumin powder) 1 & ½ tsp
Kashmiri lal mirch (Kashmiri red chilli) powder 1 tsp
Javitri powder (Mace powder) ½ tsp
Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) ¼ tsp
Lal mirch powder (Red chilli powder) ½ tbs or to taste
Dhania powder (Coriander powder) 1 tbs
Pyaz (Onion) fried ½ Cup
Podina (Mint leaves) chopped 2 tbs
Falak Extreme Basmati Rice 500g
Lemon slices
Tamatar (Tomato) slices
Aloo bukhara (Dried plums) 2
Hari mirch (Green chilli) 1
Podina (Mint leaves) chopped
Har dhania (Fresh coriander) chopped
Zarda ka rang (Orange food color) 1 pinch
Reserved beef stock water 3-4 tbs
Biryani essence 2-3 drops
Ghee (Clarified butter) 1-2 tbs

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat

Chicken is leaner and quicker to cook, while goat is often less expensive.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice offers more fiber, while long-grain rice is budget-friendly.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Olive oil provides healthier fats, while vegetable oil is more economical.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is thicker and creamier, while sour cream is often less expensive.

1

In a pot, add clarified butter & let it melt.

2

Add green cardamom, cloves, cumin seeds & mix well.

3

Add beef & mix well until it changes color.

4

Add ginger garlic paste, pink salt, mix well & cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.

5

Add water, mix well & bring it to boil, cover & cook on stove on low flame until meat is tender (50-60 minutes) & strain stock & reserve for later use approx. ¾ cup.

6

In a pressure cooker, pressure cook for 20-25 minutes.

7

Take out meat pieces, strain stock & reserve for later use.

8

In a pot, add clarified butter & let it melt.

9

Add black peppercorns, green cardamom, star anise, cloves, black cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cumin seeds & mix well.

10

Add tomatoes, ginger garlic paste, green chilli paste, mix well & cook on medium flame for 1-2 minutes.

11

Add yogurt, turmeric powder, pink salt, cumin powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, mace powder, nutmeg powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, fried onion & mix well.

12

Add cooked beef, mix well & cook on low flame for 4-5 minutes.

13

Add mint leaves, mix well & set aside.

14

In a bowl, add rice, water, wash thoroughly & soak for 30 minutes then strain soaked rice & set aside.

15

In a pot, add water & bring it to boil.

16

Add pink salt, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, mint leaves & mix well.

17

Add soaked rice, mix well & boil on medium flame until ¾th done then strain & set aside.

18

In a clay pot (1 & ½ litre capacity), add prepared beef qorma (1/2 quantity), lemon slices, tomato slices, dried plum, green chilli, mint leaves, fresh coriander, boiled rice, tomato slices, fried onion, mint leaves, orange food color, green chilli, boiled rice ½ quantity, orange food color, beef stock, biryani essence, clarified butter, mint leaves, fried onion & cover the clay pot with aluminum foil & seal properly.

19

Place the clay pot on burning charcoals, put some pieces of hot charcoals on top of clay pot & steam cook on burning charcoal for 10-12 minutes.

20

Carefully remove the aluminum foil, invert the clay pot in a dish & serve (makes 2 clay pots).

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfryinglayeringslow-cooking

Equipment Needed

potpressure cookerclay pot

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Also Known As

BiryaniMutton Biryani

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