Traditional Layered Lamb Biryani (Dum Style)

Name: Traditional Layered Lamb Biryani (Dum Style)
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 90 min
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 6 portions
Cuisine: Deutsch
Ingredients: 700 g lamb shoulder, cubed; 1 cup plain yogurt (for marinade); 2 cups Basmati rice, soaked and drained; 1 EL ginger-garlic paste; 2 TL biryani masala powder; 1/2 cup fresh mint and cilantro, chopped; 1/4 cup fried onions; 1 pinch saffron threads, soaked in milk

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Authentic Lamb Biryani, cooked 'Dum' style (steam-cooked in a sealed pot), is an aromatic Meat masterpiece known for its incredibly tender lamb and perfectly fluffy, fragrant rice. Cubes of lamb are marinated in yogurt, herbs, and a complex array of whole and ground spices (cinnamon, cardamom, saffron). The dish is meticulously layered with partially cooked rice, then sealed and cooked slowly, allowing the steam to infuse the rice with the meat and spices. This labor of love is a Hard, rewarding dish perfect for special occasions.

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A large pot of layered rice and spiced lamb, garnished with saffron-colored rice grains and herbs.

Prep Time45 min

Cook Time90 min

Servings6 portions

Equipment

Large pot with a tight-fitting lidHeavy skillet (for weight)

Ingredients

700 g lamb shoulder, cubed1 cup plain yogurt (for marinade)2 cups Basmati rice, soaked and drained1 EL ginger-garlic paste2 TL biryani masala powder1/2 cup fresh mint and cilantro, chopped1/4 cup fried onions1 pinch saffron threads, soaked in milk

Instructions

1
Marinate the lamb in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, turmeric, salt, and half the herbs for 4 hours or overnight.
2
Cook the soaked Basmati rice until it is 70% done. Drain immediately.
3
In the pot, layer the marinated lamb mixture, followed by a layer of par-cooked rice. Sprinkle with remaining herbs, fried onions, and saffron milk.
4
Cover the pot tightly with a lid sealed by dough (optional, for true 'Dum' sealing) or a heavy skillet. Cook on very low heat for 60 minutes, allowing the rice to finish cooking in the steam.
5
Gently fluff the rice and lamb mixture with a fork before serving.

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RECIPE BY

Leckere Rezepte

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