How long does Old Delhi Mutton Biryani take?

1 hour 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Old Delhi Mutton Biryani serve?

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

Is Old Delhi 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 Old Delhi Mutton Biryani?

1000 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut), 750 grams Basmati Rice, ½ cup Curd, ½ cup Fried Onion, ½ cup Mint Leaves, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Old Delhi Mutton Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Old Delhi Mutton Biryani?

About 618 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Old Delhi Mutton Biryani

Name: Old Delhi Mutton Biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Yield: 9 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 750 grams Basmati Rice; 1 tbsp Oil; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 Bay Leaves; 2 Cinnamon; 2 Black Cardamom; 5 Onion, Slices; 3 Green Chilli; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tbsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1000 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut); ½ cup Curd; ½ cup Mint Leaves; 2 tsp Garam Masala Powder; ¾ cup Water; 1 tbsp Salt; 2 tbsp Ghee; 2 Cinnamon; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 Star Anise; 1 tbsp Black Peppercorns; 1 cup Onion; 2 litre Water; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 1½ tbsp Salt; ½ cup Fried Onion; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; 1 tbsp Ghee

95 min
mild
Serves 9

Prep 20 min · Cook 75 min

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12 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 dilli mutton biryani, delhi mutton biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

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

Old Delhi mutton biryani: mutton in a curd, mint and Kashmiri chilli masala, layered with basmati on dum. Mild, serves 5, 95 minutes plus soaking, with video.

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

Ingredients

23 items

9 people

Basmati Rice750 grams
Oil1 tbsp
Ghee5 tbsp
Bay Leaves3
Cinnamon4
Black Cardamom2
Onion, Slices5
Green Chilli3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Mutton (Biryani Cut)1000 grams
Curd½ cup
Mint Leaves½ cup
Garam Masala Powder2 tsp
Water¾ cup
Salt2½ tbsp
Star Anise2
Black Peppercorns1 tbsp
Onion1 cup
Water2 litre
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Fried Onion½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Chopped2 tbsp

Contains: milk.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 9 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 9 people
Energy	618kcal	5562kcal
Protein	31g	279g
Carbohydrate	79g	709g
Fat	20g	183g
Fibre	4g	36g
Sugar	4.4g	40g

Cookd masalas for mutton (biryani cut)

Method

1
Wash and soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Strain it and keep it aside.
Basmati Rice
2
Heat a pot, add oil and ghee. Add cinnamon, black cardamom and let it crackle.
OilGheeBay LeavesCinnamonBlack Cardamom
3
Add the onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
OnionGreen Chilli
4
Add ginger garlic paste and saute for a minute.
Ginger Garlic Paste
5
Add kashmiri red chilli powder and saute for a few seconds.
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
6
Add the mutton pieces and saute on a high flame for 2-3 minutes.
Mutton (Biryani Cut)
7
Add curd, mint leaves, garam masala and mix well for a minute. Add water, salt, mix well and bring it to a boil. Cover the pot and cook it for 40 minutes on a low flame.
CurdMint LeavesGaram Masala PowderWaterSalt
8
Meanwhile heat a pot, add oil and ghee. Add bay leaves, star anise, black cardamom and black peppercorns and let it crackle.
GheeCinnamonBay LeavesStar AniseBlack Peppercorns
9
Add the sliced onions and saute till it turns golden brown.
Onion
10
Add water, lemon juice and salt. Bring it to a boil.
WaterLemon JuiceSalt
11
Add the soaked rice and boil the rice for 4 minutes. Take out some of the peppercorns. Strain the rice.
12
Layer the rice over the biryani with fried onions, coriander, mint and cashewnuts. Top it of with ghee and cover the pot tightly. Place it on a preheated tawa for dum for 5 minutes on a medium flame and 10 minutes on a low flame. Open the pot, fluff the rice and serve it hot
Fried OnionCoriander LeavesGhee

Before you start

How long does Old Delhi Mutton Biryani take?: 1 hour 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 1 hour 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Old Delhi Mutton Biryani serve?: 9. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Old Delhi Mutton Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Old Delhi 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 Old Delhi Mutton Biryani?: 1000 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut), 750 grams Basmati Rice, ½ cup Curd, ½ cup Fried Onion, ½ cup Mint Leaves, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Old Delhi Mutton Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Old Delhi Mutton Biryani?: About 618 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.