Back to 4 servings 1 kg mutton, biryani cut 500 g basmati rice 3 medium sized potatoes, cut into halves 1.5 cup beresta or fried onions 1 cup hung yogurt, whipped 1 tbsp ginger paste 0.5 tbsp garlic paste 2 tsp red chili powder a pinch of turmeric powder 0.25 tsp nutmeg powder 0.5 florets of mace, crushed 2 green cardamoms 4 cloves 2 one inch cinnamon sticks 0.5 cup milk 0.5 tsp saffron 0.5 cup cooking oil 2 tbsp cooking oil 3 tbsp ghee 2 tsp keora water salt, to taste wheat dough for sealing
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1 Step 1: In a bowl, combine the mutton pieces with whipped yogurt, 1 cup of beresta, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, nutmeg powder, crushed mace, cloves, green cardamoms, cinnamon, oil, and salt. Mix thoroughly; this is crucial for a good kachhi biryani.2 Step 2: Set the marinated mutton aside for at least 3-4 hours, preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.3 Step 3: Rub the potato halves with a pinch of turmeric and a little salt. Heat 1/2 tbsp of oil and lightly fry the potatoes; set aside.4 Step 4: Soak the saffron strands in warm milk; set aside.5 Step 5: Soak the basmati rice for about 20 minutes, then drain the water.6 Step 6: Cook the rice in boiling water with a few drops of oil and a pinch of salt until about 20% done. Drain the water and spread the semi-cooked rice on a flat dish; set aside.7 Step 7: Grease a heavy-bottomed pan with 1 tbsp ghee. Transfer the marinated mutton along with the marinade to the pan and spread evenly.8 Step 8: Place the potatoes and a little crushed beresta over the marinated mutton.9 Step 9: Cover evenly with the rice, then sprinkle the remaining beresta over the rice.10 Step 10: Gently pour the saffron-infused milk, keora water, and the remaining ghee evenly over the rice.11 Step 11: Cover the lid and seal firmly with flour dough. Place the pan on another flat frying pan and cook over a low flame for 2 hours.12 Step 12: Let it stand for about 10 minutes, then serve.getsaucepan.com/r/8c310730-2c07-4773-bba9-94280107cfc1 · Original: https://experiencesofagastronomad.com/dhakai-kacchi-biryani/
