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Bombay Biryani

Serving Details

  • Serves: 4-6
  • Preparation Time: 30 minutes
  • Cooking Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Recipe Description

Bombay Biryani is a flavorful and aromatic dish that captures the essence of Mumbai’s diverse culinary culture. This biryani features layers of spiced rice, tender meat, and fried potatoes, all infused with traditional Indian spices. It’s a perfect dish for special gatherings and festive occasions.

Ingredients

For the Meat Marinade:

  • 500g chicken or mutton (cut into pieces)
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Salt to taste

For the Rice:

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 2-3 cardamom pods
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Other Ingredients:

  • 2 large potatoes (peeled and fried)
  • 2 onions (sliced and fried until golden brown)
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
  • 1/4 cup oil or ghee
  • Saffron strands soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk

Instructions

Step 1: Marinate the Meat

  1. In a large bowl, mix the chicken or mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, lemon juice, and salt.
  2. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for better flavor.

Step 2: Prepare the Rice

  1. Rinse the basmati rice and soak it for 20 minutes.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and add cloves, cardamom pods, bay leaf, and salt.
  3. Add the soaked rice and cook until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

Step 3: Cook the Meat

  1. In a large pot, heat oil or ghee. Add the marinated meat and cook until tender (about 20-30 minutes for chicken, 40-50 minutes for mutton).
  2. Add fried potatoes and half of the fried onions. Mix well.

Step 4: Layer the Biryani

  1. In the same pot with the cooked meat, add a layer of partially cooked rice.
  2. Sprinkle with fried onions, mint leaves, coriander, and saffron milk.
  3. Repeat the layers until all ingredients are used up.

Step 5: Dum Cooking

  1. Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes to let the flavors meld.
  2. Let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving)

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 25g
  • Carbohydrates: 60g
  • Fat: 15g
  • Fiber: 4g

FAQs

Can I use chicken instead of mutton?

Yes, chicken is a great alternative and cooks faster than mutton.

What can I serve with Bombay Biryani?

Serve it with raita, salad, or pickles for a complete meal.

How do I store leftover biryani?

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.

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