Mutton Ginger Biryani

  1. Mutton chops 1 kg
  2. Onions 2 large (finely chopped)
  3. Yogurt 1 cup
  4. Fresh ginger 2 inch piece (finely sliced)
  5. Fresh ginger paste 2 tbs (heaped)
  6. Red chilli powder 1&1/2 tsp
  7. Salt 1&1/2 tsp
  8. Turmeric 1/2 tsp
  9. Garam masala powder 1 tsp
  10. Cumin powder 1 tsp (heaped)
  11. Coriander powder 1&1/2 tbs
  12. Oil 1/2 cup
  13. Rice
  14. Rice 750 kg
  15. Salt 2 tbs
  16. Cloves 8
  17. Black pepper corn 8
  18. Cumin seeds 1 tsp
  19. Cinnamon stick 1 piece
  20. Green cardamom 3 
  21. Black cardamom 2
  22. Green chilli 5
  23. Fresh ginger 1 inch (finely sliced)
  24. Orange food colour 1/4 tsp
  25. Kewra water 2 tbs
  26. Fresh coriander 1/2 cup

Recipe

  1. Boil rice 80% with salt, cloves, black peppercorn, cumin seeds, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, black cardamom, drain and keep aside.
  2. Marinate the chops with ginger paste, coriander powder, cumin powder, red chilli, turmeric, salt, yogurt mix well cover and keep for 1/2 hour in the fridge.
  3. Heat oil add the onions and fry till tight golden on high flame.
  4. Now add the chops mix and wait for a boil and fry for 2 minutes on high flame.
  5. Then add 2&1/2 cups of water mix cover and cook on low to medium flame, till the chops are tender and oil comes on surface.
  6. Now add the ginger, garam masala powder mix and close the flame.
  7. To assemble in a large pan first add half of the rice, chops with the masala, remaining rice, fried onions, ginger, kewra water & food colour mixture, green chilli, coriander, cover the lid with a tea towel & simmer for 5 to 10 minutes on low flame.
  8. Serve hot.