Awadhi Mutton Biryani

Awadhi Mutton Biryani

Ingredients For Garam Masala:

• Cinnamon 1 stick
• Cloves 8-10
• Cumin seeds 2-3 tsp
• Fennel seeds 1 tsp
• Coriander seeds 2-3 tsp
• Black peppercorns 1 tsp
• Star anise 2
• Mace 2-3 pieces
• Large cardamoms 2-3
• Green cardamoms 3-4

For Mutton Marination:

• Mutton 1/2 kg
• Ginger-garlic paste 2-3 tsp
• Turmeric 1 tsp
• Chilli powder 1 tsp
• Cashew nut paste 2 tbsp
• Garam masala a pinch
• Curd 4-5 tsp

For Cooking:

• Salt 2-3 tsp
• Ghee 3 tsp
• Oil 2-3 tsp
• Milk 2-3 cups
• Saffron 1 cup
• Fried onions as required
• Rice (cooked) 1 kg

Method:

• For garam masala, dry roast all the spices and grind them finely. For mutton marination, add ginger-garlic paste, turmeric and chilli powder to the mutton. Then add cashew nut paste, garam masala, and curd and whisk it. Cover it and refrigerate for an hour. Before cooking, let the meat come to room temperature. Season the meat with salt. Grease the handi with some ghee and oil. Transfer the marinated meat from the bowl to the handi or pan. Stir fry and cook the meat for a few minutes. Cover with the lid and simmer it till done. Now layer the mutton with cooked rice and pour a little saffron induced milk over it. Add a little salt, garam masala, fried onions and ghee over it. Cover the handi or pan with the lid and weigh it down with something heavy. Keep the flame low. Cook for about half an hour. Serve it hot.