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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 60 Minutes |
Ready In: 75 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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An easy biryani, be sure not to overcook the rice! Not so much authentic, but simplified. Ingredients:
2 1/2 lbs lamb or 2 1/2 lbs chicken |
2 tablespoons garam masala |
1 teaspoon hot chili powder |
5 bay leaves |
1/2 pint plain yogurt |
1 lemon, juice of |
2 teaspoons garlic powder |
1 teaspoon onion powder |
1 1/2 lbs rice |
4 teaspoons salt |
1/2 teaspoon saffron strand |
2 teaspoons milk |
Directions:
1. Wash the rice and then soak for one hour before cooking.
2. Cut meat cut into 1-inch cubes.
3. Place in bowl with spices, yogurt, lemon juice, garlic and salt.
4. Fill large pan 3/4 full with water and bring to a boil.
5. Add rice & remove from heat after six minutes.
6. Drain thoroughly.
7. Mix saffron in hot milk.
8. In a large oven pan, add the meat and yogurt mixture.
9. cover with the rice.
10. Pour in the the saffron milk.
11. Put in the oven for 1 hour or more.
12. After 30 minutes, reduce heat.
13. Stir before serving and sprinkle remaining onions on top.
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