Lamb Biryani

5 from 2 votes

This lamb biryani is absolutely spicy, fragrant and has tender meat. Give it a try and you won’t be disappointed.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 15

Total Time1 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Pakistani

Keyword: Mutton Biryani

Servings:

Calories: 652kcal

Get Recipe Ingredients

Peel and thinly slice onions and cut tomatoes.
Add oil to a pan and then add sliced onions.
Cook the onions until they turn light golden brown.
Now take half of the onions out and in the remaining onions add ginger and garlic paste.
Add meat and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the color changes.
Add biryani masala, cumin, and coriander powder. Add tomatoes and cook for another 5 minutes.
Add 2 cups of water and cook on medium heat for 45 minutes or until the meat is tender. You can also do this step in a pressure cooker or instant pot.
Once the meat is tender, add yogurt and dry any excess water.

Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
In a large pot, boil water. Add salt, cumin seeds, sliced lemon, and green chilies.
Once water comes to a boil, add soaked rice and cook until 80% soft, and then drain the rice.

In a large pot, add a layer of rice, all of the meat, and top it with the remaining rice.
Add green chilies, cilantro, and food coloring.
Sprinkle caramelized onions and steam on high heat for 5 minutes and then on low heat for 10-15 minutes.

Note:

The amount of water will vary depending on how long meat is taking to become tender. You can add more water as needed.
If you use an instant pot or a pressure cooker adjust the time accordingly.