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Lamb (Gosht) Biryani Recipe
Lamb gosht biryani creates festive dishes perfect for gatherings or celebrations, though biryani preparation represents a bit of a project requiring time and attention. This traditional preparation showcases lamb at its finest in the elaborate layered rice dish that's considered the pinnacle of Indian cooking. The festive nature makes this biryani ideal for special occasions when you want to impress guests with authentic, elaborate preparations. This bit of a project acknowledgment helps home cooks understand that exceptional biryani requires patience and proper technique rather than quick shortcuts. The celebration-worthy results justify the extra effort required to create this magnificent dish that honors traditional Indian cooking at its most sophisticated level.
This festive lamb biryani dish is perfect for gatherings or celebrations. Biryani is a bit of a project and is time-consuming, but I have never been disappointed with the results of this lamb biryani recipe. It’s always a huge hit!
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 25 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
2 ½ cups basmati rice
¼ cup cooking oil
8 whole cloves
4 black cardamom pods
4 cinnamon sticks
4 large onions, sliced thin
1 tablespoon garlic paste
1 tablespoon ginger paste
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
1 pound lamb chops
salt to taste
3 tomatoes, chopped
4 green chile peppers, halved lengthwise
2 teaspoons ground red pepper
2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
7 ½ cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, sliced
½ teaspoon saffron
2 tablespoons warm milk
Directions
Gather all ingredients.
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Place basmati rice in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
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Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks and cook in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions; cook and stir until onions are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic paste and ginger paste into onion mixture; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle cilantro and mint over onion mixture and cook 1 minute more.
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Add lamb chops to the skillet; season with salt. Cook lamb until chops are browned on both sides, about 20 minutes.
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Stir in tomatoes, green chile peppers, and ground red pepper; continue cooking until oil begins to separate from the sauce, about 10 minutes. Add yogurt and lemon juice; cover and cook until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes. Add some water as needed to keep mixture from getting too dry.
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Place rice, 7 ½ cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer until rice is nearly done yet a little chewy, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain any excess water.
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Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet; add sliced onion and cook until lightly browned.
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Layer about ½ of the rice in the bottom of a deep pot with a lid. Spoon the lamb masala mixture over the rice. Spread fried onion over lamb masala. Top with remaining rice.
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Stir saffron and warm milk together in a small bowl; pour over top layer of rice. Cover the pot with the lid and place the pot over low heat; cook until the rice is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
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Serve and enjoy!
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 544 | Calories |
| 25g | Fat |
| 64g | Carbs |
| 17g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 544 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 25g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 9g | 43% |
| Cholesterol 43mg | 14% |
| Sodium 429mg | 19% |
| Total Carbohydrate 64g | 23% |
| Dietary Fiber 5g | 17% |
| Total Sugars 8g | |
| Protein 17g | 33% |
| Vitamin C 71mg | 79% |
| Calcium 92mg | 7% |
| Iron 3mg | 14% |
| Potassium 539mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
