Mutton Dum Biryani(Goat Biryani)

Ingredients used in Mutton Dum Biryani:

•  Turmeric powder – 1 teaspoon.
•  Saffron – 1 teaspoon.
•  Coriander leaves (chopped) – 1 bunch.
•  Salt – to taste.
•  Red chili powder – 1 tablespoon.
•  Oil – as required.
•  Ginger garlic paste – 2 tablespoons.
•  Golden fried sliced onions – 2 cups.
•  Mint leaves (chopped) – 1 bunch.
•  Green chilies – 3 numbers.
•  Curd – 2+1/2 cups.
•  Mutton – 1000 grams.
•  Basmati rice – 500 grams.
•  Black cumin seeds – 1 teaspoon.
•  Garam masala powder – 2 tablespoons.
•  Lime juice – 1 number.
•  Meat tenderizer – 1 teaspoon.
•  Coriander powder – 1 tablespoon.
•  Cumin powder – 1/2 teaspoon.
•  Pepper(crush) – 1 teaspoon.
•  Mace – 1 number.
•  Cloves – 3 numbers.
•  Black cardamom – 1 number.
•  Green cardamom – 3 numbers.
•  Crush pepper – 1 teaspoon.
•  Water – as required.

Method:

• Soak rice for about 40 minutes.
• First, boil the water, add oil, salt, rice, shahi jeera then cook the rice for 40% in it,
• Then cook the rice until 50% done, a drain and keep aside.
• Next, marinate mutton with a meat tenderizer for 1 hour, keep aside.
• Then add chopped green chillies, salt, red chilli powder, shahi jeera, coriander leaves, half of mint leaves, cumin powder, half of fried onion, crushed pepper powder, mace, cloves, black cardamom, green cardamom, lime juice, curd, some oil, mix well.
• Now in another heavy bottomed pan, add the marinated mutton in the bottom and top it off with 40% cooked rice, add chopped mint leaves, coriander leaves, and fried onions.
• Repeat the same process twice with 50% cooked rice, sprinkle saffron water, coriander leaves, mint leaves, garam masala powder, fried onion. Cook for 30 minutes by placing tightly closed lid.