Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsJoseph's Fine DiningMutton Biriyani Recipe

Mutton Biriyani Recipe

Time2h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Meat and Marination

Rice

Fried Onions and Garnish

Method

Marinating the Mutton

  1. 1

    Prepare the Marinade

    In a large bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and lemon juice. Mix well.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Mutton

    Add the mutton pieces to the marinade and mix until well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Preparing the Rice

  1. 3

    Soak the Rice

    Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes and then drain.

  2. 4

    Cook the Rice

    In a large pot, bring 6 cups of water to a boil. Add bay leaves, cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Once boiling, add the soaked and drained rice. Cook until the rice is about 70% done, then drain and set aside.

Frying Onions and Assembling

  1. 5

    Fry the Onions

    In a large pan, heat ghee or oil over medium heat. Slice the onions thinly and fry until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  2. 6

    Layer the Biriyani

    In the same pan, layer half of the cooked rice, followed by the marinated mutton, and then the remaining rice on top. Scatter fried onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves over the top.

Cooking the Biriyani

  1. 7

    Final Cook

    Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for about 45 minutes until the mutton is tender and the flavors meld together.

  2. 8

    Serve

    Fluff the biriyani gently with a fork, serve hot with raita or salad on the side.

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