Authentic Malabar Mutton Biryani Recipe
1 hour 30 minutes
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About Authentic Malabar Mutton Biryani Recipe
This Malabar Mutton Biryani recipe is a cherished family heirloom, passed down through generations. Tender mutton slow-cooks in a fragrant Malabar spice blend, while fluffy basmati rice is prepared separately to ensure a perfect texture. The result is a truly unforgettable culinary experience.
Layers of flavorful mutton masala and aromatic rice are carefully assembled and then gently 'dum' cooked for a mesmerizing 30 minutes. This allows the spices to infuse beautifully, creating a rich and authentic Malabar taste in every bite.
My mother's biryani is legendary, and this recipe captures the essence of her culinary magic. Prepare yourself for a truly special meal!
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Recipe Time & More
Prep30 minutes
Cook1 hour
Total1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
For the Mutton Masala
- 1 kg Mutton cut into 1-inch cubes
- 6 Onion medium-sized, chopped
- 5 Tomato medium-sized, chopped
- 10 Chili crushed, green
- 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste
- 1/4 cup Vegetable Oil or coconut oil
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder haldi
- 1 cup Yogurt plain
- 1 cup Coriander fresh, chopped
- 6 Clove
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 4 Cardamom elaichi, green cardamom pods
- 1 Bay Leaf tej patta
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- 2 tsp Garam Masala
For the Ghee Rice
- 5 cup Basmati Rice
- 1/2 cup Ghee clarified butter
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil or coconut oil
- 2 Onion julienned
- 10 cup Water
- 3 Cardamom green cardamom pods
- 5 Peppercorns
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1.5 tsp Salt or to taste
- 2 tbsp Raisin
- 2 tbsp Cashews
Instructions
Prepare the Mutton Masala
- Heat 1/4 cup vegetable oil in a pressure cooker. Add cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaf; sauté for 1 minute. Add chopped onions and sauté until light brown. Add ginger-garlic paste and crushed green chilies; sauté until fragrant. Add chopped tomatoes and sauté until soft. Stir in turmeric powder. Add mutton, sauté for 1 minute. Add yogurt and salt; mix well. Pressure cook on medium-high for 15 minutes, then simmer for 5-10 minutes. Release pressure, add lemon juice and coriander; boil for 1 minute. Set aside.
Prepare the Ghee Rice
- Wash and drain basmati rice. Heat 1/2 cup desi ghee and 1/2 cup oil in a pan. Add cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, and peppercorns; sauté for 1 minute. Add half of the julienned onions; fry until golden brown. Add drained rice and sauté until shiny and crisp (grains should break easily when tested). Add hot water, salt, and mix well. Cook covered on high heat for 2-3 minutes, then reduce heat to medium-low, stirring occasionally, until all water is absorbed and rice is cooked through.
Fry the Garnish
- Heat remaining 2 tbsp ghee. Fry remaining julienned onions until light brown. Add raisins; cook until plump. Add cashews; fry until golden brown. Set aside.
Assemble and Dum Cook the Biryani
- In a large, deep, non-stick pan, layer mutton masala and ghee rice, sprinkling 1/2 tsp garam masala between each layer. End with a rice layer and sprinkle with garam masala. Cover the pan with a lid (place a smaller lid underneath for even cooking), and cook on low heat for 30 minutes, or until condensation forms on the lid.
Garnish and Serve
- Garnish with fried onions, raisins, and cashews. Serve hot with pickle, raita, and mint chutney.
Recipe Notes
Expert Tips for the Best Malabar Mutton Biryani
- For extra flavor, marinate the mutton in yogurt and spices for at least 2 hours before cooking.
- Use good quality basmati rice for the best texture and aroma. Rinse the rice thoroughly before cooking.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when layering the biryani; allow space for steam to circulate evenly.
- Adjust the amount of green chilies according to your spice preference.
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Recipe Nutrition
Calories: 901kcalCarbohydrates: 113gProtein: 14gFat: 43gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15.5gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 855mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Absolutely delicious! Can’t wait to try it.
Absolutely delicious! Thanks for sharing.
Biryani takes lot of time to cook and right proportions is a must, I still remember that how my aunties claimed that they made the best biryani in the family 🙂
This is so tempting! Can’t wait to cook it.