''Mild Spicy'' Meat Biryani RECIPE#165

     Specially Prepared  for Church Potluck

Steps/ stages 

I :-  MARINATE  THE MEAT

II :-COOK RICE 

III:- COOK MEAT

IV:- LAYERING 

I :-  MARINATE  THE MEAT

  Step 1:-  Cut 3 lb / 1 1/2 kg  of beef /Pork/Mutton  into big pieces. And keep aside .

Step 2:-  Make a smooth paste with  few curry leaves,  1/2 table spoon of poppy seeds, -1-2  tea spoon of  fennel seeds , 10-15 black  pepper, 2-3 cardamom , 5-9 cloves ,1 table spoon of coriander seeds,  1 table spoon of  cumin powder ,   1-2 bay leaf ,1/2 of a star anise , 1/2 of a javithri , 2-3 cinnamon sticks ,   1 teaspoon of shahi jeera , 

1 cup of chopped cilantro , 5-7 green chillies , 1/2 cup of  chopped spring onion  ,5-6 garlic pieces,  and 3 '' ginger root .

Step 3:-  Combine STEP 2 PASTE with  2 teaspoon of  kashmiri  Chilli powder,  1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder,   2 teaspoon of Nirapara meat masala,  1/2 cup of curd  , 2 teaspoon of biryani powder and garam masala powder  [ http://jesacos5.blogspot.com/2013/11/biriyani-powder-garam-masala-powder.html ] ,salt   and 

1/2 cup of vegetable oil ( Canola Oil ) 

Step 4:-    Marinate  step1 beef pieces  with the ''Step 3 paste''  and refrigerate  for 12-48 hours .

II :-COOK  THE RICE 

 Step 1:-  Soak 5 cups of Basmati rice for 6 hours , drain and keep aside .

 Step 2:-  Boil 10-15 cups of water with enough salt,  and 4 -5 teaspoon of Biryani Masala powder [ http://jesacos5.blogspot.com/2013/11/biriyani-powder-garam-masala-powder.html ] and 1/4 cup of vegetable oil ( canola ) 

Step 3 :-  Add the soaked rice ( STAGE II,  step 1)   . Cook for 5-9 minutes. Strain the ''cooked rice'' in a colander and keep aside.

III:- COOK  THE MEAT

Step 1:-    Heat a pan  ( Non Stick ) and add   finely chopped   medium sized onion ( 3-4 nos) ,  add salt and saute until it becomes transparent .

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

Step 3:-   Now add  chopped tomato ( 3-4 nos)  .  Saute until the tomato becomes musy.

Step 4:-     Now add  the marinated Meat  ( STAGE I, step3)  ,  

2 cups of water  Cook for 20 minutes on high flame  and  another 25 minutes on low-medium flame , until the meat is well done .

Step 5:-     Now add   1/4 - 1/2 cup of ghee , cook for another 10 minutes on low - medium flame .

And  now add  the ''cooked  Basmati rice'' .

    Step 6:-   ''Combine '' well without breaking the grains , and keep aside .

IV:- LAYERING 

Step 1:- Spread  the Biryani  ( Stage III step 6) on a tray,  spread  fried cashews, fried raisins,  and finely chopped Cilantro 

then another layer of biryani 

again spread fried cashews, fried raisins,  and finely chopped Cilantro ,

Sprinkle 1/2 of a lemon juice and 3-7 teaspoons of rose water .  Keep warm in Oven for 5-10 minutes .

Step 2:-  Mild Spicy Meat  Biryani  is ready ........Enjoy .......... JA-Mathew-. .........:) :)