Beef Biryani
1.Beef-300 gm
Onions-2 big
Ginger-1” piece
Garlic-5-8 large
Green chillies-10
Tomato-2
Turmeric-1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder-1 1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp (optional)
Cinnamon-1/2” piece
Cardamom-2-3
Cloves-3-4
Salt to taste
Vinegar/Lime juice-1 tbsp
Coconut oil-1 tbsp
Chop the onions and tomatoes.Crush the ginger,garlic and green chillies.Add to the beef and mix in.
Marinate the beef pieces with all the above ingredients for at least 30 minutes.
Pressure cook this for 2-3 whistles or until the beef is cooked through.
2.Basmati Rice-2 cups
Cardamom-3
Cloves-3-4
Cinnamon-1/2” piece
Whole Pepper-5-6
Star Anise-1
Bay leaf-1 big
Fennel seeds-1 tbsp
Cumin jeera-1 tsp
Olive oil/Ghee-1 1/2 tbsp
Water-as required
Salt to taste
Wash and soak the rice for 30 minutes.Drain.Heat ghee/oil and sauté the whole masalas till it pops.Add in the fennel and cumin seeds.Add in the drained rice and sauté for 2 minutes.
Meanwhile remove the cooked beef from the cooker and strain the stocks.Measure the stocks and add in extra water to make 3 cups .
Transfer the rice,salt and the stocks & water to the cooker and cook it for a whistle.Once cooled,open the cooker and fluff it with a fork.
3.Onions-2
Coriander leaves-1/2 cup
Mint leaves-1/2 cup
Yoghurt-1/2 cup
Pepper powder-3/4-1 tsp
Garam Masala-1 1/2 tsp
Lime juice-1 tbsp
Slice the onions and fry till golden brown.Add in the cashews and kismis and fry till golden.Set this aside.Chop the coriander and mint leaves.
In a nonstick pan or Kadai,add the cooked beef,half of the fried onions,whisked yoghurt,pepper & Garam masalas and sauté in low heat.Add in 3/4 th of the chopped coriander & mint leaves and stir in.Adjust seasonings.When this thickens add in the lime juice and set aside.
Layering the Biryani For Dum
Put a tbsp of ghee to the pan and spread it out.Add the 1/2 of the beef mixture above this.Then spread evenly half of the cooked rice over this.Sprinkle some chopped coriander & leaves and fried onions,cashews and kismis over this.Repeat another layer of beef mixture and then rice and the fried onions and chopped leaves .Cover the pan with lid and place it on low heat for 10-15 minutes.
Beef Biryani is ready to serve with some raita,pickles and pappadam
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