Ingredients Required

Main Ingredients

• 1 kg mutton

• 1.5 kg biryani rice

• 500 g ghee

• 250 g onions (thinly sliced)

• 100 g garlic

• 1 piece of ginger

• 10 green chillies

• Salt – as required

• 2 tablespoons vinegar

• 1 cup coconut milk

Spices

• Cinnamon – 1 piece

• Cloves – a few

• 2 cardamoms

• Nutmeg – small quantity

• 5 teaspoons coriander powder

• 2 teaspoons chilli powder

• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

• Pepper powder – a little as required

Grind the spice ingredients together for better flavour.

Herbs and Garnishing

• Coriander leaves – 25 g

• Mint leaves – 25 g

• Curry leaves – 25 g

• Raisins – 20 g

• Cashew nuts – 20 g

• Fried onions – for garnish

Preparation Method

Step 1: Cook the Rice

Boil enough water in a large vessel.

Add:

• Cinnamon

• Salt

When the water starts boiling, add the biryani rice.

Cook until the rice is half done, then drain the water completely and keep the rice aside.

Step 2: Fry the Onions

Heat ghee in another pan and fry the sliced onions until golden brown.

Remove and keep them aside for garnishing.

Step 3: Prepare the Mutton Masala

In the same ghee:

• Add crushed ginger and garlic

• Add the ground spice mixture

• Sauté well until aromatic

Then add:

• Mutton pieces

• Salt

• 2 tablespoons vinegar

Cook the mutton well.

When the mutton becomes half-cooked, add coconut milk and continue cooking until the meat becomes tender.

Step 4: Layer the Biryani

Grease the biryani pot with ghee.

First, spread the cooked mutton masala at the bottom.

Sprinkle coriander leaves, mint leaves, and curry leaves over it.

Add half of the cooked rice on top.

Then add:

• Fried onions

• Cashew nuts

• Raisins

• Cloves

Finally, spread the remaining rice as the top layer.

Step 5: Dum Cooking

Cover the vessel tightly with a lid.

Seal the edges using maida dough to prevent steam from escaping.

Cook on low heat for about 15 minutes and then keep on dum for around 1 to 1.5 hours.

This slow cooking process helps the flavours blend perfectly and gives the biryani its authentic aroma and taste.

Serving Suggestion

Serve hot Mutton Biryani with:

• Onion raita

• Pickle

• Salad

• Boiled egg

It pairs perfectly with chilled drinks and festive meals.

Mutton Biryani is a rich and flavorful dish that combines aromatic rice, tender mutton, and traditional spices into one unforgettable meal.

With proper layering and dum cooking, you can easily prepare restaurant-style Mutton Biryani at home.

Try this delicious recipe and enjoy a truly satisfying homemade feast with your family and friends.