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Mutton Kali Mirch Biryani
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A bold twist on traditional biryani featuring the kick of black pepper (kali mirch) and the richness of tender mutton, infused with aromatic spices and herbs.
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Serves 6
medium
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Ingredients
- Mutton mix boti - 750 g (cubed mutton pieces)
- Dahi (Yogurt) - 1 cup (whisked)
- Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste - 1.5 tbsp
- Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) - 1 tbsp
- Dhania powder (Coriander powder) - 1 tbsp
- Himalayan pink salt - 1 tsp (or to taste)
- Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed - 1.5 tsp
- Javitri powder (Mace powder) - 0.25 tsp
- Ajwain (Carom seeds) - 1 pinch
- Garam masala powder - 1 tsp
- Zeera powder (Cumin powder) - 0.5 tbsp
- Jaifil powder (Nutmeg powder) - 0.25 tsp
- Lemon juice - 2 tbsp
- Ghee (Clarified butter) - 0.5 cup
- Pyaz (Onion) - 2 medium (sliced)
- Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) - 2 pieces
- Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) - 0.25 tsp
- Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) - 2 sticks
- Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) - 4-5 pods
- Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) - 1 pod
- Zeera (Cumin seeds) - 1 tsp
- Laung (Cloves) - 3-4 pieces
- Tamatar (Tomato) - 1 large (sliced)
- Hara dhania (Fresh coriander) - handful
- Podina (Mint leaves) - handful
- Tamatar (Tomato) - 1 medium (sliced)
- Hari mirch (Green chillies) - 2-3 pieces
- Chawal (Rice) sella - 500 g (soaked and boiled until 90% done)
- Kali mirch (Black pepper) crushed - 1 tsp
- Kewra water / Biryani essence - 1 tsp
- Podina (Mint leaves) - watch the video to see
- Orange food color - 0.25 tsp
- Ghee (Clarified butter) - 2 tbsp (melted)
- Hari mirch (Green chillies) - 2 pieces
Instructions
- Marinate Mutton: In a bowl, combine mutton, yogurt, green chilli paste, ginger garlic paste, coriander powder, pink salt, crushed black pepper, mace powder, carom seeds, garam masala powder, cumin powder, nutmeg powder, and lemon juice. Mix well, cover, and marinate for 30 minutes.
- Prepare Base: In a cooking pot, melt clarified butter (ghee). Add sliced onions and fry on medium flame until golden brown.
- Add Whole Spices: Add star anise, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, green cardamom, black cardamom, cumin seeds, and cloves to the pot. Mix well.
- Cook Mutton: Add sliced tomato and marinated mutton to the pot. Mix well, cover, and cook on low flame until the mutton is tender (approximately 40-45 minutes). Then cook on high flame for 1-2 minutes.
- Layer and Steam Cook: Add fresh coriander, mint leaves, sliced tomato, green chillies, boiled rice (90% cooked), crushed black pepper, kewra water, additional mint leaves, orange food color, melted ghee, and green chillies. Cover with a kitchen cloth and lid, then steam cook on low flame for 10-15 minutes.
- Serve: Serve hot.
