Prep Time
2 hrs
Serves
4 - 6
Recipe Credit
Komala Jason
Delight your taste buds with the tantalizing flavours of Komala Jason’s Delicious Lamb and Saffron Biryani—a culinary masterpiece that marries the richness of lamb with a symphony of spices and saffron-infused magic. Let’s dive into the delectable details:
Ingredients:
- 2kg lamb meat or chicken
- 4 medium onions fried in oil or butter (reserve this oil)
- 1 tsp of ginger and garlic
- 3 tbsp chilli powder
- 2 tbsp crushed chilli powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp whole jeera seeds
- Few strands of saffron (3 or 4 will be enough)
- 1 tsp cinnamon powder
- 5 cloves
- Salt to taste
- 250ml yoghurt
- 1 kg rice of your choice (pre-boil rice)
- A quarter cup of masoor dholl (lentils), boiled after the rice is done
- Egg yellow food coloring for tinting rice
- Butter for the finishing touch
- Coriander for garnish
Method:
- Marinate the meat or chicken with the flavorful blend of spices, saffron, and yoghurt.
- Fry the onions in the reserved oil and add them to the marinated mix.
- Cook the blend on the stovetop for 45 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.
- When the oil rises to the surface, introduce potatoes, masoor dholl, and pre-boiled rice.
- Top it off with butter and give it a gentle mix.
- Bake in a 180-degree oven for 1 hour, checking for water absorption.
- Finish with a flourish—garnish with fresh coriander.
Result: Culinary Bliss! Savour the aromatic blend of spices, the richness of the lamb, and the subtle notes of saffron that elevate this Biryani to a whole new level. This recipe promises not just a meal but a flavorful journey worth savouring.
Order your Saffron, try it for yourself, and let the symphony of flavours dance on your palate. Enjoy!