Pukki Biryani

I hate to admit it, but this isn’t one of my favorite recipes. But if you feel brave today and want to try something different you might want to check this one out. Warning: if you’re making it for the first time make sure its not when you’ve invited guests over :D

You will need:

For the soup:
Mutton – 500 gms
Onion – 55 gms (uncut)
A mix of cloves, cinnamon and cardamom – 2 gms
Garlic – 6 flakes
Ginger – 5 gms
Salt to taste

For the rice:
Rice – 400 gms
Sultanas – 15 gm (optional)
Onions – 115 gms (thinly sliced)
Green chillies – 10 (adjust according to your spice level)
Ghee – 115 gms
Egg – 4 (hard boiled)

Preparation method:

1. Cook together all the ingredients for the soup till the meat is nice and tender

2. Cool and remove fat from the surface

3. Remove meat, strain the soup and set aside both the spice residue and the soup in separate dishes

4. Fry the sliced onions till crisp and set aside

5. In the same oil, add the green chillies and fry for a minute or two

6. Add meat and fry till brown

7. Add the rice and the spice residue from the soup

8. Fry till the ghee is completely absorbed

9. Add the soup and cook on low flame till the rice is done