MUTTON BIRYANI
20 Mutton pieces
500 grams of Basmati rice
3 onions finely chopped
8 cloves of garlic peeled and grated on fine side of grater
1 big chunk of fresh ginger , peeled and grated on fine side of grater
6-8 potatoes cut into cubes
3 tablespoons of Breyani Masala 1 cup of cooked lentils
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1 tablespoon of turmeric
1 tablespoon of salt
Oil for frying potatoes
A bunch of fresh coriander
A few cubes of butter
Method
Deep fry cubed potatoes in oil , put aside when done .
Soak basmati rice in hot water for ten minutes , get rid of that water , now add fresh hot water about a litre , a teaspoon of salt and some turmeric( optional ) , boil for ten minutes , strain and leave one side .
In a big pot fry mutton pieces and onions until golden brown , add the garlic and Ginger and a cup of boiling water cook on medium heat until water has cooked away , stir occasionally . Repeat this process of adding a cup of hot water and cooking the meat about 4 times or until the meat is nearly tender . Now add all your spices and salt , Braise for about 5 minutes , stirring . Now add a cup of hot water and cook on medium heat until meat is tender now add half a cup of hot water the rice , potatoes, butter , the cooked lentils and coriander on top . Cook on medium to low heat for ten minutes , give it only one stir , now switch off the stove, Close the pot , and walk away .
Come back in half an hour , dish up and enjoy.
