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  • Writer's pictureBasma Masri

Lamb Biryani

Serves 6

 

Calories (Per serving): 528kcal

Carbs: 62g

Fat: 19g

Protein: 29g

 
 

Spicy, colourful Briyani with tender lamb & yogurt sauce

 
 

INGREDIENTS

Marinade

  • 1/2 kg lamb shoulder, cut up into medium pieces- off bone

  • 1/2 bunch coriander

  • 10 fresh mint leaves

  • 1 green chilli sliced thinly

  • 1 & 1/2 lemon, squeezed

  • 1 small onion

  • 1 Tsp salt

  • 1 Tsp chilli powder

  • 1/4 Tsp turmeric

  • 3 garlic cloves, grated

  • 1 inch ginger grated

  • 1/4 Tsp Garam-masala

  • 1/2 Tsp freshly ground black pepper

  • 1.5 cup fried onion (pre-fried)

  • 1 cup Greek yogurt

  • 1 Tsp cardamon powder

White rice

  • 1/2 cup basmati rice- washed & strained

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 Tsp Unsalted butter

  • 1 cup water

Orange rice

  • 1/2 cup basmati rice- washed & strained

  • 2 carrots, grated

  • Pinch of salt

  • 1 Tsp Saffron threads

  • 1 Tsp unsalted butter

  • 1 & 1/4 cup water

Fragrant rice

  • 1/2 cup basmati rice-washed & strained

  • 1/2 Tsp Butter

  • 1/4 Tsp ground caraway spice

  • 1/4 Tsp Ground cardamon

  • 1/4 Tsp white pepper

  • 1 cup stock from the cooked lamb

GARNISH

  • Fresh Lemon

  • Fresh coriander

  • Fresh mint

  • Fried onions

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Meat

  • Wash the lamb chunks & pat dry.

  • In a medium sized non-metallic bowl, mix all the marinade ingredients together to form a paste & massage into the meat and coat evenly. Stir well to combine. Set aside.

  • Allow the meat to marinade for at least 4 hours or overnight.

  • Pre-heat the oven to gas mark 9 (220 degrees Celsius).

  • Place the marinated lamb in a roasting pan, cover with foil & roast for an hour, or until tender. The meat will produce lots of sauce, reserve it for the fragrant rice recipe.

White rice

  • Wash and strain the white rice until the water runs clear.

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and fry the rice for a minute until fragrant. Add the water & salt.

  • Cook the rice for 8-10 minutes with the lid on. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork, put the lid back on and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Set aside for assembly later.

Orange rice

  • Wash and strain the white rice until the water runs clear.

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter fry the grated carrots for 2-3 minutes, until softened. Add the Saffron strands & 1/4 cup of water and boil for 3-4 minutes. Blend the mixture to form an orange paste.

  • Add the rice, water & salt.

  • Cook the rice for 8-10 minutes with the lid on. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork, put the lid back on and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Set aside for assembly later.

Fragrant rice

  • Wash and strain the white rice until the water runs clear.

  • In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and fry the rice for a minute until fragrant. Add the lamb stock, white pepper, cardamon & caraway spice.

  • Cook the rice for 8-10 minutes with the lid on. Once the rice is cooked, fluff with a fork, put the lid back on and allow to steam for 5 minutes. Set aside for assembly later.

ASSEMBLY

  • In a large pan, mix the three coloured rice together & heat through.

  • Place the mixed rice in a large serving plate & top with the roast lamb.

  • Garnish with fresh coriander, fresh mint, a good squeeze of lemon & fried onions.

  • Serve with minted yogurt , garlic & cucumber dip.

RECIPE NOTES

  • You can swap the lamb for chicken, or keep it as a vegetarian option.

 
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