Lamb Biryani
Recipe
Ingredients
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tsp Tiger Tiger Minced Garlic
1/8 tsp Cayenne Pepper
1/2 tsp Tiger Tiger Ground Cumin
1/4 tsp Black Pepper
1 3/4 teaspoons salt
450 gr /1 lb boneless lamb, cut in 1/2 inch cubes
3 tbsp butter
1 Onion, sliced thinly
1/4 tsp Tiger Tiger Ground Coriander
1/4 tsp Tiger Tiger Turmeric
5 cloves
1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
1 1/2 cups Basmati Rice
2 3/4 cups water
1/3 cup Raisins
1/3 cup Cashew, chopped
Method
1) In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, garlic, cayenne, cumin, black pepper
and ½ teaspoon of the salt,
2) Stir in the lamb,
3) In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat,
4) Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes,
5) Stir in the coriander, turmeric, cloves, cinnamon, rice, and the remaining salt,
6) Cook stirring for 1 minute,
7) Add the lamb mixture to the pan,
8) Stir in the water and raisins,
9) Bring to a simmer,
10) Cover and simmer until the rice and lamb are almost done, 20 minutes,
11) Remove from heat,
12) Let stand, covered, until the rice and lamb are just done, about 5 minutes,
13) Stir in the cashews,
14) Remove all whole spices before serving.