Kadai Mutton Biryani

Kadai Mutton Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful dish that combines tender mutton pieces with aromatic spices and basmati rice, offering a delightful blend of textures and tastes. This protein-rich meal is perfect for a hearty dinner, delivering both comfort and nutrition.

Ingredients

• Mutton (bone-in) - 300 grams
• Basmati rice - 1 cup (200 grams)
• Onion (sliced) - 1 medium
• Tomato (chopped) - 1 medium
• Ginger-garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
• Green chilies (slit) - 2
• Yogurt - 100 grams
• Kadai masala (coriander seeds, cumin seeds, black pepper, cloves, cinnamon) - 2 teaspoons
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cilantro (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Mint leaves (chopped) - 2 tablespoons
• Cooking oil - 3 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Water - 2.5 cups (600 ml)

Steps

1. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
2. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies; cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Add mutton pieces and sauté for 5-7 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
4. Incorporate chopped tomatoes, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until tomatoes are soft.
5. Stir in yogurt, and cook for another 5 minutes until the mutton is well coated with spices.
6. Grind the kadai masala ingredients into a coarse powder and add it to the pot. Mix well.
7. Add 2.5 cups of water, bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 30 minutes until the mutton is tender.
8. Meanwhile, rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, then soak for 30 minutes.
9. In a separate pot, boil 4 cups of water and add soaked rice with a pinch of salt. Cook until rice is 70% done, then drain.
10. Once the mutton is tender, layer the partially cooked rice over the mutton mixture. Sprinkle chopped cilantro and mint leaves on top.
11. Cover the pot tightly with a lid and let it cook on low heat for 15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
12. Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro and mint, accompanied by raita (yogurt sauce) if desired.

Nutrition

• Calories: 620
• Protein: 40 g
• Carbs: 70 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 130 mg
• Total Fat: 22 g
• Saturated Fat: 8 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.6 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Rich in essential vitamins and minerals, promoting overall health.

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