Spicy Mutton Biryani RECIPE#162

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Step 1:-  Make a smooth paste with  1-2  table spoon of coriander seeds, 2-3 cardamom , 10-15 black  pepper, 5-8 cloves, 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro , 5-7 green chillies , 1/2 table spoon of poppy seeds, 1 table spoon of  cumin seeds ,   2 teaspoon of fennel seeds , 1/2 cup of chopped spring onion, 1-2 bay leaf 1/2 of a star anise  and 2-3 cinnamon sticks .   

Step 2:-  Add  2 teaspoon of  kashmiri  Chilli powder,  1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder,   2 teaspoon of Nirapara meat masala,  1/2 cup of curd  and salt  to the  step 1 paste  , and combine well . 

Step 3:-    Marinate  1 Kg / 2 lb  of  Lamb/Goat/  with the ''Step 2 paste''  and keep for 8-12 hours ( overnight in fridge ) .

Step 4:-    Heat a pan  ( Non Stick ) and add   finely chopped   medium sized onion ( 3 nos) ,  add salt and saute until it becomes transparent .

Step 5:-     Now add 1/2  a cup of crushed ginger and garlic . Saute for few more minutes .

Step 6:-     Now add 1/4-1/2   a cup of Vegetable oil  ( canola) . Saute until the onion becomes golden brown in color .

Step 7:-     Now add  chopped tomato ( 3 nos)  . 

Step 8:-   Add 2 -3 teaspoon of  biryani masala powder   ( http://jesacos5.blogspot.com/2013/11/biriyani-powder-garam-masala-powder.html ) . Saute for few more minutes 

Step 9:-     Now add  the marinated mutton ( step3)  ,  2 cups of water  

and 1/4-1/2 cup of chopped cilantro . Cook for 20 minutes on high flame  and 30 minutes on low-medium flame .

Step 10:-     Now add   1/4 - 1/2 cup of ghee ,  cook for another 10 minutes on low - medium flame .

And add  7 cups of cooked  Basmati rice 

''Combine ''without breaking the grains ,

 Add 1/2 cup of chopped cilantro , and sprinkle 3-4 table spoon of rose water , Close the lid and cook for another  5 minutes on LOW FLAME 

Step 11:-  Spicy Mutton  Biryani  is ready ........Enjoy .......... JA-Mathew-. .........:) :)