Lucknowi Mutton Biryani Recipe Awadhi Biryani

LUCKNOWI MUTTON BIRYANI RECIPE-AWADHI BIRYANI

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients under marination and add in the mutton pieces and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Wash the basmati rice and soak the basmati rice in water for at least 30 minutes - 1 hr. Drain.
• Boil the the whole spices with 5 cups of water. Let it rest for 20 minutes and then strain.
• Heat ghee in a large pan. Add in the rice. Cook for 3-5 minutes or till rice turns opaque white.
• Crush & add in 2 saffron strands. Add in flavored water.
• Bring the rice to a boil, cover and allow to simmer for 3-5 minutes. Switch off the flame and let the rice rest for 5 minutes. This will allow the rice to absorb the moisture.
• Take another heavy bottomed pan and add ghee. Add in the chopped onions. Saute till onions turn translucent. Add in the marinated mutton. Now stir and cook the meat for a few minutes. Cover with the lid and simmer it for another half an hour.
• Take a pot and lay a layer of rice. Add in some of the mutton pieces. Repeat this alternate layering of rice and mutton pieces. Finish with a layer of rice on top.
• Warm the milk with cardamom pods. Crush and add the saffron. Add the Kewra. Sprinkle on top of the finished biryani layers.
• Now cover with a lid and seal the vessel by applying a dough made with wheat flour or flour around the lid, all the way around.
• Cook on very low flame for about half an hour.
• Remove, break seal and serve straight from the pot.