How long does Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani take?

1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani serve?

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

Is Traditional Tamilnadu 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 Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani?

500 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut), ¼ cup Curd, 500 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 2 tsp Lemon Juice, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani?

About 1104 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani

Name: Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 5 tbsp Ghee; 3 tsp Coriander Powder; ¼ cup Coriander Leaves; 500 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut); 2 tsp Lemon Juice; ¼ cup Curd; 1 Cinnamon; 0.5` Star Anise; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Cumin; 3 Cloves; 5 tbsp Groundnut oil; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 15 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 tbsp Garlic Paste; 3 Green Chilli; 6 Cloves; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 Mace; ½ inch Cinnamon; ½ Star Anise; 500 grams Seeraga Samba Rice; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tbsp Ginger Paste; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 cup Mint Leaves; 8 cup Water

Also known as Chettinad Mutton Biryani, Mutton Dum Biryani · Non-veg · Biryani & Pulao, Rice dishes

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

Total70 min

Prep20 min

Cook50 min

Serves4

Per serving1104 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Ramzan, Bakrid, Party

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Tamil Nadu mutton biryani in one pot with seeraga samba rice, groundnut and coconut oil, and fresh-roasted biryani masala. Mild, serves 4, 70 min, video.

100% would make this again14 cooks

Ingredients

26 items

Cooking for4 servings

Ghee5 tbsp
Coriander Powder3 tsp
Coriander Leaves¼ cup
Mutton (Biryani Cut)500 grams
Lemon Juice2 tsp
Curd¼ cup
Cinnamon1
Star Anise1
Cumin1 tsp
Fennel Seeds½ tsp
Cloves9
Groundnut oil5 tbsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)15
Garlic Paste2 tbsp
Green Chilli3
Green Cardamom3
Mace2
Cinnamon½ inch
Seeraga Samba Rice500 grams
Bay Leaves2
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Ginger Paste1 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Mint Leaves1 cup
Water8 cup

Contains: milk, groundnut.

Nutrition

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

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	1104kcal	4416kcal
Protein	39g	156g
Carbohydrate	120g	478g
Fat	54g	217g
Fibre	7.9g	32g
Sugar	5.3g	21g

Cookd masalas for mutton (biryani cut)

Method

1
Dry Roast and grind the spices under biryani masala and keep aside.
CinnamonStar AniseCuminClovesGreen CardamomMace
2
In a mixer grinder grind all the ingredients mentioned under Mutton Masala with some water into a paste.
Fennel SeedsCuminClovesCinnamonStar Anise
3
Wash and Soak the Seeraga samba rice for 30 minutes
Seeraga Samba Rice
4
In a biryani pot, add the Groundnut oil
Groundnut oilCoconut Oil
5
Add Coconut oil, bay leaf, shallots and onion to the biryani pot. Fry until the onions turn golden brown.
Small Onion (Shallots)Bay LeavesOnion
6
Add Slit green chilli, lemon juice, ginger paste, garlic paste and cook until the raw smell leaves.
Lemon JuiceGarlic PasteGreen ChilliGinger Paste
7
Add Ghee, prepared biryani masala, chilli powder, coriander powder, prepared mutton masala paste in the same order and cook for a couple of minutes.
GheeCoriander PowderRed Chilli Powder
8
Add curd, salt, mint leaves and coriander leaves to the pot. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
Coriander LeavesCurdMint Leaves
9
Add the mutton pieces and cook for 20 minutes adding 2 Cups of water. The gravy would become thick by the time the mutton is cooked.
Mutton (Biryani Cut)Water
10
Now once the mutton is cooked, add the soaked rice and 6 cups of water (1:2 Rice to Water Ratio in case of Seeraga Samba Rice). Simmer this until most of the water is absorbed by the rice. At this point, seal the pot with chapati dough or aluminium foil to prevent steam and heat from going out of the pot. Simmer this closed pot for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes turn off the heat.
11
Let the biryani rest for another 15 minutes before the pot seal is broken. This will help in finishing off the cooking process.
12
Now open the pan, fluff the rice and serve hot with Raita.

Before you start

How long does Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani take?: 1 hour 10 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 50 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Traditional Tamilnadu 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 Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani?: 500 grams Mutton (Biryani Cut), ¼ cup Curd, 500 grams Seeraga Samba Rice, 2 tsp Lemon Juice, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 1 cup Mint Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Traditional Tamilnadu Mutton Biryani?: About 1104 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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ReenaFebruary 2022
I absolutely loved making this and the vegetable kurma ! was delicioussssssss
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Walter WhiteJuly 2022
thanks team Cookd, I am now expert in my friend’s circle for Mutton biriyani!
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SangeethaJanuary 2022
I have cooked this several times and it's my family's favorite meal. Moreover, this is very easy to make and is hassle-free.
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A Cookd cookDecember 2021
superb dish 👌 👏
Copplin ramakarthickDecember 2021
very tasty 😋 thank uuuuuuu 👍
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A Cookd cookDecember 2024
how much salt to be added
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HariharanFebruary 2024
I tried different recipes earlier but couldn't bring it to a good taste. Followed this one and really got a nice flavoured and tastiest mutton Biryani. Thanks.
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Sushmitha IFebruary 2026
The best briyani for which I got the appreciation!! Thank you!!! coconut oil and ghee is the secret of this dish!!
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IndhujaJune 2025
In this recipe they have added 2tsp of salt... as demonstrated in the video
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A Cookd cookMarch 2025
how much salt to be added ?