20 Must Try Easy Eid Recipes

mutton

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: goat meat

Chicken is lower in fat and cost-effective.

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

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

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt has higher protein and can be used in marinades.

saffron

💰Cheaper: turmeric

Turmeric provides color at a fraction of the cost.

Marinate mutton with yogurt, ginger, garlic, green chilies, cumin, coriander, and salt for at least 2 hours.

Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Fry sliced onions in ghee until golden brown, then remove and set aside.

Layer marinated mutton in a heavy pot, followed by a layer of soaked rice.

Sprinkle fried onions, cardamom, bay leaves, cloves, and saffron over the rice.

Add water to the pot, ensuring it covers the rice and mutton.

Cover the pot tightly with a lid to trap steam.

Cook on low heat for 1.5 to 2 hours, allowing flavors to meld.

Turn off heat and let it rest for 15 minutes before serving.

Gently fluff the biryani before serving, mixing layers slightly.

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