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Instant Pot Mutton Biryani

Chef Sammy
Mutton Biryani is a classic and popular dish in South Asian cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish made with meat, spices, and herbs. Instant Pot Mutton Biryani is a quick and easy version of the traditional recipe, made in an instant pot. The meat and rice are cooked resulting in a tender and delicious dish. The Instant Pot Mutton Biryani is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a comforting meal on a cold night or to serve to guests. It is a dish which is easy to make and will be loved by everyone.
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Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
  

Marinade for the mutton:

  • 3 lbs Mutton
  • 6 teaspoons Garlic paste
  • 4 teaspoons Ginger paste
  • 1/2 cup Yogurt
  • 1 Lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon Red Chili powder
  • Salt

Masala for the biryani:

  • 7 teaspoons Coriander seeds
  • 3 teaspoons Cumin seeds
  • 7-8 dried Red Chilies
  • 4 pods Cardamom
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 8 Cloves
  • 1 black Cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 piece Mace
  • 1 star Anise
  • 1 cup Onions fried
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame seeds
  • 1 pinch Saffron
  • 1 cup Yogurt

How to cook the mutton:

Ingredients:

  • 3-4 tablespoons Oil
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2-3 Cardamoms
  • 1 stick Cinnamon small
  • 3/4 cup Fried Onions
  • 4 Tomatoes chopped
  • 2 Green chilies finely chopped

Instructions
 

Masala for the biryani:

  • Make a powder of all the spices and add 1 cup yogurt to the powder and make a paste.

For the potatoes

  • Cut 3-4 potatoes into halves and fry. Drain on paper towels

Method:

  • In the instant pot 3-4 tablespoons of oil and add a bay leaf, 2-3 cardamoms, 1 cinnamon stick.
  • When hot add 3/4 cup fried onions.
  • Stir and add the mutton and the masala mixture and sauté for about 6-7 minutes.
  • Now add 4 tomatoes crushed.
  • Turn your instant pot into pressure cook mode and cook for 17 minutes and the quick release and add the potatoes and pressure cook for 2 more minutes. Quick release
  • Rice: 4-5 cups.
  • Wash your rice and soak in cool water for about 20 minutes
  • Boil water in a large pot and add salt, a cardamom pod, 2 cloves and oil.
  • When the water comes to a rolling boil add your rice and cook til almost done about 7-8 minutes.
  • Drain the rice and set aside.
  • In your serving dish layer the rice and cooked chicken.
  • Start with a layer of rice and add the mutton mixture then add another layer of rice and then mutton and end with rice.
  • Now in a separate dish add 1/4 cup milk, 1 teaspoon ghee and a healthy pinch of saffron and microwave it for 20 seconds.
  • Mix and drizzle over the top of the rice.
  • Cover with foil and place in an oven that’s preheated to 275 for about 20 minutes.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro, mint and chopped green chilies and serve.
Keyword Warm