Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot)
- 80 min
- mild
- Serves 3
Open pot Hyderabadi mutton biryani with the Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, basmati layered over mutton for dum. Mild, serves 3, 80 minutes plus soaking, video.
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice1 cup
- Water4½ cup
- Water2 ml
- Salt1 tbsp
- Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit220 grams
- Mutton500 grams
- Fried Onion2 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
- Mint Leaves2 tbsp
- Fried Cashew Nuts10
- Raisins, Fried10
- Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil1 pack
Cooking for someone with an allergy? Read every ingredient above. We have not finished checking allergens on this recipe.
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 | 751kcal | 2253kcal |
| Protein | 43g | 129g |
| Carbohydrate | 88g | 264g |
| Fat | 25g | 75g |
| Fibre | 2.4g | 7.2g |
| Sugar | 3.6g | 11g |
Cookd masalas for mutton
Method
Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 minutes.
In a pot, bring 2L water to a boil with 1 tbsp (12g) of salt. Add the soaked and strained rice and give it a mix. Boil for 5-6 mins, until the rice is 75% done. Strain and reserve the cooking water
In a biryani pot, add the hyderabadi biryani paste and saute for a minute. Add the mutton and mix with the paste for a minute. Add 2 ½ cups of water and cook for 45 - 60 minutes on a medium flame, or until the mutton is tender. Add more water if neded.
Stir and reduce until the consistency is thick again, around 6 - 7 minutes. Layer the rice on top of the biryani paste Add fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves and fried cashews as garnish. Cover tightly and cook on dum for 12-15 mins then allow it to rest for 10-15 mins.
Pour over the seasoning oil and fluff the biryani rice and masala gently Drizzle ghee (optional) and serve hot!
Before you start
- How long does Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot) take?
- 1 hour 20 minutes from start to finish.
- How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot) serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot) vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot) 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 Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot)?
- 500 grams Mutton, 220 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 1 pack Hyderabadi Seasoning Oil, 10 Fried Cashew Nuts, 10 Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot)?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (open pot)?
- About 751 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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