Beef Biryani 🥘

 

Ingredients:

• Samba/Basmati Rice – 1kg

• Dried Red Chili – 2 (or as needed)

• Butter/Ghee – 100g

• Beef – 750g (preferably with some fat for extra flavor)

• Dried Raisins – 100g

• Cashews – 100g

• Onions – 3–4 (sliced)

• Curry Leaves – A handful

• Cloves – 3–4

• Cardamom Pods – 2–3

• Pandan Leaf – A small piece

• Cinnamon Stick – A small piece

• Coconut Milk (for extra richness) – 200ml

• Turmeric and Salt – As needed

• Mustard Seeds (optional) – 1 tsp

• Tomatoes – 2 (sliced)

• Gotukola/Mint Leaves – For garnish

Cooking Method:

Preparing the Meat:

• Cut the beef into small chunks and wash thoroughly.

• Add coconut milk, turmeric, and salt, then slow-cook until tender.

• Once cooked, separate the beef and keep the cooking liquid aside.

Preparing the Biryani Base:

• Heat butter/ghee in a large pan and sauté onions, pandan leaf, and curry leaves until golden brown.

• Add cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, mustard seeds, and dried chilies, then sauté until fragrant.

• Add tomatoes and cook until they soften.

Cooking the Rice:

• Wash the rice well and add it to the pan. Stir-fry for a minute.

• Pour the reserved beef broth and additional water as needed.

• Cook the rice until 90% done, then reduce the heat and allow it to steam for the remaining 10%.

Final Touch:

• Once the rice is cooked, sprinkle cashews and raisins on top.

• Garnish with fresh  mint leaves.

💡 Notes:

• If using basmati rice, use less water for a fluffy texture.

• Adding coconut milk while cooking beef enhances tenderness.

• Layering the biryani with sautéed onions and nuts before serving can add extra flavor.

🍛 Enjoy your delicious and aromatic beef biryani! 😋🔥