Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (pressure cooker)
- 55 min
- medium
- Serves 3
Hyderabadi mutton biryani with the Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit: mutton pressure-cooked in the paste, basmati on top. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 55 min, video.
You’ll need: Pressure Cooker
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice1 cup
- Water3 cup
- Water2 litre
- Salt1 tbsp
- Basmati Rice, Soaked1 cup
- Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit250 grams
- Mutton500 grams
- Fried Onion2 tbsp
- Coriander Leaves2 tbsp
- Mint Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
- Cashew (half), Fried10
- Cookd Seasoning Oil1
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 | 986kcal | 2958kcal |
| Protein | 48g | 144g |
| Carbohydrate | 141g | 423g |
| Fat | 25g | 75g |
| Fibre | 3.2g | 9.6g |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 8.1g |
Cookd masalas for basmati rice
Method
Wash and soak 250g of Basumati rice for 20-30 mins.
In another pot, bring 2L water to a boil with 1 tbsp (12g) of salt. Strain the soaked rice and add it to the pot of water, boil for 5-6 mins, until the rice is 75% done.
In a pressure cooker, add the Hyderabadi biryani paste and saute for a minute. Add the mutton and mix with the paste for a minute. Add 1 cup (250 ml) of water and cook for 15 mins on a medium flame until the mutton is tender.
Open the cooker and cook until the consistency is thick again.Strain the cooked rice and add directly on top of the biryani masala and add 1/4 cup of the boiled rice water. Add fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves, fried cashews and fried raisins 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 (pressure cooker) take?
- 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (pressure cooker) serve?
- 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (pressure cooker) vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (pressure cooker) spicy?
- It is medium: 2 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 (pressure cooker)?
- 500 grams Mutton, 1 cup Basmati Rice, 250 grams Cookd Hyderabadi Biryani Kit, 1 Cookd Seasoning Oil, 10 Cashew (half), 2 tbsp Fried Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (pressure cooker)?
- Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
- How many calories are in Cookd Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani (pressure cooker)?
- About 986 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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