Marion Grasby’s Lamb Biryani | Marion's Kitchen

Name: Marion Grasby’s Lamb Biryani | Marion's Kitchen
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 165 min
Total time: 195 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2½ cups basmati rice, soaked in water; 4 dried bay leaves; 8 cardamom pods; 6 cloves; 1 cinnamon stick; 3 tsp sea salt; 1 cup roughly chopped mint leaves; 1 cup roughly chopped coriander (cilantro) leaves; Lamb curry:; 1 tbsp sliced ginger; 4 cloves garlic; 1 green chilli, roughly chopped; 2 tsp sea salt; 1 tbsp ground coriander; 2 tsp garam masala; 1 tsp kashmiri chilli powder; ½ tsp ground turmeric; 1 cup natural yoghurt; 1kg (2 lb 3 oz) lamb shoulder, boneless, cut into 4cm (1.5”) chunks; 2 tbsp ghee; Crispy fried onions; 4 small red onion, sliced in rings; vegetable oil, for deep-frying; Bloomed saffron; ⅔ cup milk; 2g (just under 1/8 oz) saffron threads; Kachumber salad; 1 small cucumber, 1cm (⅜”) dice; 1-2 tomatoes, 1cm (⅜”) dice; ½ red onion, 1cm (⅜”) dice

Prep Time

30m

Cook Time

2h 45m

Total Time

3h 15m

This flavorful lamb biryani recipe features tender lamb curry, crispy fried onions, bloomed saffron, and fresh kachumber salad and onion raita for a delicious and aromatic dish. With a perfect blend of spices and aromatic herbs, this recipe from Marion's Kitchen is a must-try for any fan of Indian cuisine.