Delicious and Flavorful Lamb Gosht Biryani Recipe

Lamb Gosht Biryani is a traditional Indian dish that combines tender pieces of lamb cooked in aromatic spices with fragrant basmati rice, creating a perfect balance of flavors. This recipe is sure to impress your family and friends with its rich taste and beautiful presentation.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs lamb, cut into pieces
• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
• 1 cup yogurt
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1/4 cup ghee
• 1/4 cup oil
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• Whole spices (cinnamon, cardamom, cloves)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp garam masala
• Fresh coriander and mint leaves for garnish
• Fried onions for garnish
• Saffron strands soaked in milk

Directions

1. Marinate the lamb pieces in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, salt, red chili powder, and turmeric powder for 1 hour.
2. In a large pot, heat ghee and oil. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
3. Add the marinated lamb pieces and cook until browned. Add tomatoes and cook until they soften.
4. Add whole spices, garam masala, and salt. Cook for a few minutes.
5. In a separate pot, boil water and add soaked rice. Cook until 70% done.
6. Layer the cooked lamb masala over the rice. Top with fried onions, saffron milk, and chopped mint and coriander leaves.
7. Cover and cook on low heat for 30 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded together.
8. Serve hot with raita and salad.

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