How long does Mutton Yakhni Pulao take?

55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mutton Yakhni Pulao serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Mutton Yakhni Pulao 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 Mutton Yakhni Pulao?

1 kg Mutton, 2½ cup Basmati Rice, 1½ cup Curd, 10 strands Saffron, 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Yakhni Pulao?

Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.

How many calories are in Mutton Yakhni Pulao?

About 709 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mutton Yakhni Pulao

Name: Mutton Yakhni Pulao
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 2½ cup Basmati Rice; 1 kg Mutton; 2 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 2 Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced; 2 Black Cardamom; 5 Green Cardamom; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 Star Anise; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; 5 Cloves; ½ tsp Shahi Jeera; 1 inch Ginger, Julienne; 1 Bay Leaves; 1½ cup Curd; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Kewra Water; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 cup Water; 3 tbsp Ghee; 1½ tsp Salt; 10 strands Saffron; 1 tbsp Warm Water

55 min
mild
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 40 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as yakhni pulao, gosht yakhni pulao · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

Biryani & Pulao Rice dishes One-pot meals High protein Gluten-free

Mutton yakhni pulao: mutton pressure-cooked with whole spices, its stock cooking the rice. Mild, serves 4, 55 minutes plus soaking, step-by-step video.

High protein

You’ll need: Pressure Cooker

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

21 items

6 people

Basmati Rice2½ cup
Mutton1 kg
Onion, Thinly Sliced2
Green Chilli, Thinly Sliced2
Black Cardamom2
Green Cardamom5
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Star Anise1
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cloves5
Shahi Jeera½ tsp
Ginger, Julienne1 inch
Bay Leaves1
Curd1½ cup
Salt2½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kewra Water1 tsp
Ghee5 tbsp
Water2 cup
Saffron10 strands
Warm Water1 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	709kcal	4254kcal
Protein	43g	259g
Carbohydrate	75g	447g
Fat	27g	163g
Fibre	3.3g	20g
Sugar	4.5g	27g

Cookd masalas for mutton

Method

1
Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.
Basmati Rice
2
In a mixing bowl add the mutton along with all the ingredients except the water and marinate for 30 minutes
MuttonOnionGreen ChilliBlack CardamomGreen CardamomBlack PeppercornsStar AniseFennel SeedsClovesShahi JeeraGingerBay LeavesCurdSaltGinger Garlic PasteKewra WaterGhee
3
Add the marinated mutton to a pressure cooker, add water and cook it on a high flame for the first whistles and for 8 whistles or 15 minutes on a moderate flame. Take out the mutton pieces and keep it in a separate bowl and strain the liquid. Measure 3 ¼ cups (800ml) of water from the cooker. Add extra water if the mutton water doesn't come up to the required quantity.
Water
4
In another pot add ghee and the cooked mutton and pour the mutton stock and bring it to a boil and add salt. Add the soaked rice, cook uncovered till the rice and water are almost level
GheeSalt
5
Keep it on a preheated tawa for dum on a low flame for 15 minutes. If the tawa isn’t hot, keep it on a high flame for the first 5 minutes and on a low flame for the next 10 minutes. Turn off the flame, and let it rest for 10 minutes. Open the pot, add 2 tbsp of saffron water and cover the pot for 2 more minutes. Open the pot, fluff the pulao and serve it hot with raita.
SaffronWarm Water

Before you start

How long does Mutton Yakhni Pulao take?: 55 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Yakhni Pulao serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Yakhni Pulao vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Yakhni Pulao 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 Mutton Yakhni Pulao?: 1 kg Mutton, 2½ cup Basmati Rice, 1½ cup Curd, 10 strands Saffron, 2 Onion, 2 Green Chilli, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Yakhni Pulao?: Yes, this one is cooked under pressure.
How many calories are in Mutton Yakhni Pulao?: About 709 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.