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Memoni Mutton Biryani

Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & PulaoRice dishesCurries & GraviesOne-pot mealsHigh proteinGluten-free

Total75 min
Prep15 min
Cook60 min
Serves4
Per serving1171 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Memoni Mutton Biryani

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Memoni mutton biryani of mutton and potatoes in a tomato and curd masala, with rice on dum. Mild, serves 4, 75 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

31 items
Cooking for4 servings
  • WaterWaterFor Soaking
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil2 tbsp
  • CinnamonCinnamon3
  • Black CardamomBlack Cardamom2
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom6
  • Star AniseStar Anise2
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns2 tsp
  • CuminCumin2 tsp
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced3
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • TomatoTomato, Slices4
  • Bay LeavesBay Leaves1
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli8
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderKashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder2 tsp
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder1 tsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • Red ChilliRed Chilli, Crushed5.91 grams
  • CurdCurd½ cup
  • Lemon JuiceLemon Juice3 tbsp
  • RaisinsRaisins¼ cup
  • WaterWater500 ml
  • SaltSalt2 tsp
  • PotatoPotato, Halved4
  • SaltSalt1 tbsp
  • ClovesCloves5
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
  • Fried OnionFried OnionFor Garnish
  • GheeGhee2 tbsp
  • Basmati RiceBasmati Rice, Soaked500 grams
  • Mutton Curry CutMutton Curry Cut1000 grams

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 4
Energy1171kcal4684kcal
Protein68g270g
Carbohydrate149g594g
Fat36g146g
Fibre12g48g
Sugar15g58g

Cookd masalas for mutton curry cut

Method

  1. 1

    Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes. Heat a deep pot, add oil and ghee. Add the whole spices and let it crackle.

    WaterSunflower OilCinnamonBlack CardamomGreen CardamomStar AniseBlack PeppercornsCuminBasmati Rice

  2. 2

    Add the onions and saute till it turns golden brown. Add ginger garlic paste and cook for a minute

    OnionGinger Garlic Paste

  3. 3

    Add the mutton and mix on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes

    Mutton Curry Cut

  4. 4

    Add the tomatoes, green chilli and bay leaves and cook till the tomatoes turn soft

    TomatoBay LeavesGreen Chilli

  5. 5

    Add the masala powders and crushed chilli flakes and cook them for a minute

    Kashmiri Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderRed Chilli

  6. 6

    Add curd and lemon juice.

    CurdLemon Juice

  7. 7

    Add water and salt. Let it heat up.

    RaisinsWaterSalt

  8. 8

    Add the potatoes, mix and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer the mutton for 30 minutes

    Potato

  9. 9

    To boil rice, heat up water in a pot. Add the spices and salt. Bring it to a boil. Add the soaked and strained rice and boil it for 4 minutes and strain it immediately. Once the mutton has cooked for 35 minutes, open the pot and add the rice on top and spread it evenly.

    SaltCinnamonGreen CardamomClovesGreen Chilli

  10. 10

    Top it with fried onions and coriander and seal the pot tightly. Keep it on a preheated tawa for dum on a low flame for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn off the flame and let it rest for 10 more minutes,

    Coriander Leaves

  11. 11

    Open the pot, fulff the rice and serve it hot

    Fried OnionGhee

Before you start

How long does Memoni Mutton Biryani take?
1 hour 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 1 hour of cooking.
How many people does Memoni Mutton Biryani serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Memoni Mutton Biryani vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Memoni Mutton Biryani 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 Memoni Mutton Biryani?
1000 grams Mutton Curry Cut, ½ cup Curd, 500 grams Basmati Rice, 4 Potato, 5.91 grams Red Chilli, ¼ cup Raisins, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Memoni Mutton Biryani?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Memoni Mutton Biryani?
About 1171 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    Jesentha SelwynJune 2023

    Really loved the recipe!!😍❤️

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