Bhai Biryani

Method

1. 1

   Soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes to 1 hour (maximum).

   Basmati RiceWater

2. 2

   Slice onions thinly. To the onions, add cinnamon, cardamom and cloves.

   ClovesGreen CardamomCinnamonOnion

3. 3

   Slice the tomatoes. Add it into a bowl along with curd, ginger paste, rock salt, mint leaves, coriander leaves and green chilli.

   Green ChilliCurdGinger PasteRock SaltCoriander LeavesMint LeavesTomato

4. 4

   Heat oil and add the onions. Saute until golden brown.

   Groundnut oil

5. 5

   Add garlic paste and red chilli powder. Saute lightly for 20-30 seconds. Add the tomato mixture. Saute until the tomatoes soften. Add water, cover and boil for 10 minutes.

   Garlic PasteRed Chilli PowderWater

6. 6

   Add the mutton, cover and cook on medium-low heat for 45 minutes.

   Mutton (Biryani Cut)

7. 7

   Bring water to a boil. Add salt and then the rice. Cover and cook for a total of 5 minutes. Strain out the rice. Save the excess water in a large bowl.

   Rock Salt

8. 8

   Add the strained rice to the mutton. Spread the rice around and make holes in the rice using the back of a ladle (as to not break the rice).

9. 9

   Some of the water should be visible from the top, just below the level of the rice. If needed, add some of the remaining water from earlier. Cover with a lid. Place the bowl of the hot water on top and cover that with a lid

10. 10

    When steam starts coming from the sides, reduce the flame to low and keep on dum for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and carefully mix from the sides. Drizzle the ghee around the rice. Serve with onion raita and brinjal curry.

    CuminTomatoWaterRed Chilli PowderRock SaltCurdGhee

11. 11

    For Brinjal Gravy: Roughly cut the brinjal and add it to a bowl along with curry leaves and green chilli. Wash it well with water.

    BrinjalGreen ChilliCurry leaves

12. 12

    In a pot, heat oil and add black peppercorn, cumin and mustard seeds. Strain the brinjal and add it to the pot. Add the tomato and mix. Add water, cover and cook for 15 minutes on medium heat. Add garlic paste, red chilli powder, tamarind water and rock salt. Mix and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and serve with biryani.

    Black PeppercornsMustard SeedsGarlic PasteTamarind PulpSunflower Oil

13. 13

    In a bowl, add all the ingredients together. Mix until evenly combined.

    OnionRock SaltGreen Chilli