Mutton Biryani

INGREDIENTS:

• Mutton - 500 g

FOR RICE:

• Ghee - 2 tbsp
• Bay leaves - 2 numbers
• Cloves - 3 numbers
• Cardamon  -  2 numbers
• Cinnamon  - 2 numbers
• Onion - ½ 
• Water - 4 cups
• Jeera rice - 2 cups
• Salt

FOR MASALA :

• Oil
• Onion  - 4 (sliced)
• Ginger Garlic paste  - 2 tbsp
• Green chili paste - 2 tsp
• Tomato - (2 chopped)
• Turmeric powder  - ¼ tsp
• Garam masala  -  1 ½ tsp
• Salt
• Pepper powder - 1 tsp
• Coriander leaves

METHOD:

FOR RICE:

1. In a pan. Heat 2 tbsp ghee. Add cinnamon,  bay leaves, cardamon, and cloves. Add onions and saute till they turn translucent.
2. Add the rice and mix well. Saute for 3-4 minutes.
3. Add hot water and required salt.
4. Cover and cook until rice is done.

FOR MASALA : 

1. In a cooker, add oil.
2. To that add onions, ginger-garlic, and green chili paste and mix well. (refer tips)
3.  Add the chopped tomatoes, mutton, salt, and pepper powder. Mix well.
4. Let it cook for about 5-6 whistles or till the mutton becomes soft and tender.
5. Now open the cooker and put garam masala, coriander leaves and saute well.

FOR DUM:

1. Layer a deep heavy-bottomed pan with alternating layers of rice and mutton masala. But make sure the top layer is rice. 
2. To 'dum' biryani, place the pan on the stove over low heat for 10 minutes.
3. Now you can garnish the top of biryani with fried cashew nuts, raisins, onions, and chopped coriander leaves. serve it with, pickles and salads.

TIPS:

• There is no need to saute onions and tomatoes. It's time-saving. Isn't it?

HEALTH BENEFITS

MUTTON:

• Promotes Relaxation and Sleep.
• Helps with Fetal Development.
• Improves Brain Functions.
• Boosts the Immune System.
• Mutton is Good for the Skin, Hair, Teeth, Muscles, and Eyes.

ONION:

• Contain cancer-fighting compounds.
• Reduce cholesterol levels.
• Have antibacterial properties.
• Help control blood sugar.
• It can lower heart disease risk.

GINGER:

• Significantly reduce menstrual pain, muscle pain, and soreness.
• Can help fight infections, prevent cancer.
• Can treat many forms of nausea, especially morning sickness.
• Improves brain function, various heart disease risk factors.  
• Lower cholesterol levels.

GARLIC:

• Boost immunity.
• Give you better hair & clear up your skin by killing acne-causing bacteria.
• Has antibacterial properties.
• Protect your food by killing the bacteria that lead to food poisoning.
• Recommends 4 grams of garlic daily – the size of one large clove – to reduce your risk of heart disease.

GREEN CHILLI:

• boost your mood and a perfect cure for stress.
• Keep your skin healthy and glowing. 
• Prevents blood clots that could later lead to a heart attack or stroke.
• It contains iron.
• speed up your metabolism and improve your immune system.

TOMATO:

• Repair damages from smoking.
• Boost immunity levels.
• Control the growth of cancer cells, blood sugar, increase of stress hormones.
• Good for hair, skin and bones.
• Help to improve the digestive system, heart health.and liver.
• Helps your body to remain energized, healthy and burn fat.

PEPPER POWDER:

• Assists in the breakdown of fat cells ie, helps in weight loss.
• Enhances skincare.
• Gives relief from peptic ulcers.
• Has anti-tumor properties and antibacterial quality. 
• Improves digestion.
• Prevents asthma. and provides respiratory relief.

GARAM MASALA:

• Boosts metabolism and  digestion
• Fights bloating and nausea.
• Full of antioxidants.
• Great for fighting bad breath.
• Helps in keeping the gastrointestinal tract healthy.
• Preventing skin problems and also help fight inflammation.