Biryani For Babies
- 50 min
- mild
- Serves 3
Biryani for babies of mutton, seeraga samba rice, toor dal and vegetables, cooked in ghee in a pressure cooker. Mild, serves 3, 50 minutes, with video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- Ghee1 tbsp
- Onion, Finely Chopped1
- Ginger Garlic Paste2 tsp
- Tomato, Finely Chopped1
- Mint Leaves1 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves1 tbsp
- Salt1 tsp
- Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
- Red Chilli Powder¼ tsp
- Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
- Curd1 tbsp
- Carrot, Diced1
- Beans, Chopped4
- Green Peas3 tbsp
- Mutton, Minced150 grams
- Water2½ cup
- Seeraga Samba Rice, Soaked90 grams
- Toor Dal, Soaked2 tbsp
Contains: milk.
Nutrition
Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 3 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 297kcal | 891kcal |
| Protein | 16g | 48g |
| Carbohydrate | 38g | 114g |
| Fat | 9.3g | 28g |
| Fibre | 4g | 12g |
| Sugar | 4.2g | 13g |
Cookd masalas for mutton
Method
Add some ghee to the pressure cooker. Add the onions and saute for 3 - 4 minutes or until lightly golden. Add the ginger garlic paste, followed by the tomatoes. Cook for 4 minutes or until the tomatoes are cooked.
Add the mint leaves and the coriander leaves. Add the spice powders and mix to combine. Saute for an additional 30 seconds before adding curd and mixing to combine well.
Add the vegetables, and stir.
Add the kheema and mix. Add water and bring to a boil. Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Add the soaked rice, dal, water and bring to a boil. Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 whistles. Let the pressure naturally release before opening and adding the green peas.
Stir well to combine.
Before you start
- How long does Biryani For Babies take?
- 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Biryani For Babies serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Biryani For Babies vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Biryani For Babies spicy?
- It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Biryani For Babies?
- 150 grams Mutton, 90 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 1 tbsp Mint Leaves, 1 tbsp Curd, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Biryani For Babies?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Biryani For Babies?
- About 297 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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