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Lamb biryani
Lamb biryani
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Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Total Time:
40 minutes
Impress the family with quick and tasty lamb biryani featuring spiced mince and raita.
Ingredients:
  • 20.00 gm butter or ghee
  • 1 brown onion, finely chopped
  • 20.00 ml finely grated ginger
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed
  • 1 long green chilli, seeded, finely chopped (optional)
  • 3.75 gm ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric
  • 500g Lamb Mince
  • 400g basmati rice
  • 750ml chicken stock
  • 180g pea
  • 2 Lebanese cucumbers, peeled into ribbons
  • 150g cashew
  • 1 Lebanese cucumber, coarsely grated
  • 280g yoghurt
  • 125.00 ml finely chopped mint
Instructions:
  • In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, melt the butter or ghee. Add the onion and cook while stirring for 5-7 minutes until the onion starts to brown. Stir in ginger, garlic, optional chili, cumin, coriander, and turmeric. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add the lamb and cook while breaking up any lumps with a wooden spoon for about 5 minutes or until browned and fully cooked.
  • Combine rice with stock, bringing to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 12 mins until rice is tender. Add peas, cover, and let sit for 5 mins. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  • Place the cucumber on a paper towel, squeeze out excess liquid, then transfer to a bowl. Stir in the yoghurt and mint, and season to taste.
  • Place the rice mixture in a large serving bowl and garnish with cucumber. Serve alongside the raita and cashews.

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