Special Beef Biryani by @samsweetandspicetreats

1h50
Hard

6 servings

🫗

180 ml

Oil

🧅

300 g

Onion

🥩

500 g

Beef Mix Boti

🫚

37 ml

Ginger Garlic Paste

🍅

2

Tomatoes

💧

360 ml

Water

🌶️

8 g

Red Chili Powder

🟡

1.5 g

Turmeric Powder

🌿

6 g

Coriander Powder

🧂

16 g

Biryani Masala

🌶️

8 g

Kashmiri Red Chili Powder

🧂

27 g

Salt

⚫

1 g

Black Peppercorns

⭐

2

Star Anise

🫚

1 pod

Black Cardamom

🫚

5 pods

Green Cardamom

🌰

5

Cloves

🟤

2

Cinnamon Stick

🍃

1

Bay Leaf

🥣

120 ml

Yogurt

🍋

45 ml

Lemon Juice

🌿

20 g

Fresh Coriander

🍚

500 g

Basmati Rice

🌰

2 g

Cumin Seeds

🍋

4

Lemon Wedges

🌶️

20 g

Green Chilies

🌱

8 g

Fresh Coriander And Mint

🌸

37 ml

Kewra Water

🟡

1 g

Yellow Food Color

🧅

30 g

Fried Onion

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/23

    Soak 500 g basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain it.

    🍚Basmati rice
    💧Water
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🫗Colander

  2. Step 2/23

    Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil with 1 tsp cumin seeds, 4 lemon wedges, and 2 green chilies.

    💧Water
    🧂Salt
    🌰Cumin seeds
    🍋Lemon wedges
    Green chili
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Measuring spoons

  3. Step 3/23

    Boil the soaked basmati rice until about 80% cooked and still firm in the center, then drain thoroughly.

    🍚Basmati rice
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🫗Colander

  4. Step 4/23

    Heat 177 ml cooking oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat.

    Cooking oil
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Measuring cups

  5. Step 5/23

    Fry 2 sliced onions until deeply golden brown, then remove and reserve half of the fried onion for garnishing.

    🧅Onion
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon
    🥣Small bowl

  6. Step 6/23

    Add 500 g beef stew meat to the remaining fried onion and stir until the beef changes color.

    Beef stew meat
    🧅Onion
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/23

    Stir in 2½ tbsp ginger garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.

    🫚Ginger garlic paste
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon
    🥄Measuring spoons

  8. Step 8/23

    Cover the pot and cook the beef over low heat for 5 minutes.

    Beef stew meat
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid

  9. Step 9/23

    Add 2 diced tomatoes and stir them into the beef mixture.

    Tomato
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  10. Step 10/23

    Pour in 355 ml water and bring the beef mixture to a boil.

    💧Water
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Measuring cups
    🥄Wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/23

    Cover and simmer over low heat for about 60 minutes, until the beef is fork-tender.

    Beef stew meat
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid

  12. Step 12/23

    Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, biryani masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, black peppercorns, star anise, black cardamom, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, and bay leaf.

    🌶️Red chili powder
    🟡Turmeric powder
    🌿Coriander powder
    🧂Biryani masala
    🌶️Kashmiri red chili powder
    🧂Salt
    ⚫Black peppercorns
    ⭐Star anise
    🫚Black cardamom
    🫚Green cardamom
    🌰Cloves
    🟤Cinnamon stick
    🍃Bay leaf
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon
    🥄Measuring spoons

  13. Step 13/23

    Stir the spices into the beef gravy and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.

    Beef stew meat
    🧂Biryani masala
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  14. Step 14/23

    Add 120 ml plain yogurt, 45 ml lemon juice, and half the fresh coriander, then stir until combined.

    Plain yogurt
    🍋Lemon juice
    🌿Fresh coriander
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon
    🥄Measuring cups
    🥄Measuring spoons

  15. Step 15/23

    Cook the beef gravy uncovered until the oil separates and the masala becomes thick.

    Beef stew meat
    Cooking oil
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  16. Step 16/23

    Spread half of the boiled basmati rice in a clean heavy-bottomed pot.

    🍚Basmati rice
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  17. Step 17/23

    Spoon all of the beef gravy masala evenly over the first rice layer.

    Beef stew meat
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  18. Step 18/23

    Scatter the remaining fresh coriander and 2 tbsp fresh mint over the beef layer.

    🌿Fresh coriander
    Fresh mint
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Measuring spoons

  19. Step 19/23

    Cover the beef layer with the remaining boiled basmati rice.

    🍚Basmati rice
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

  20. Step 20/23

    Mix 2½ tbsp kewra water with ¼ tsp yellow food coloring in a small bowl.

    🌸Kewra water
    Yellow food coloring
    🥣Small bowl
    🥄Measuring spoons

  21. Step 21/23

    Drizzle the colored kewra water evenly over the top rice layer.

    🌸Kewra water
    Yellow food coloring
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥣Small bowl

  22. Step 22/23

    Cover the biryani tightly and steam-cook over very low heat for 8 to 10 minutes.

    🍚Basmati rice
    Beef stew meat
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid

  23. Step 23/23

    Garnish the biryani with reserved fried onion and serve hot with raita if desired.

    🧅Fried onion
    🍲Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid
    🥄Wooden spoon

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Vegetables, Condiment, Liquid, Spices, Seasoning, Herbs, Fruit, Grains, Flavoring

Ingredients

Oil, Onion, Beef mix boti, Ginger garlic paste, Tomatoes, Water, Red chili powder, Turmeric powder, Coriander powder, Biryani masala, Kashmiri red chili powder, Salt, Black peppercorns, Star anise, Black cardamom, Green cardamom, Cloves, Cinnamon stick, Bay leaf, Yogurt, Lemon juice, Fresh coriander, Basmati rice, Cumin seeds, Lemon wedges, Green chilies, Fresh coriander and mint, Kewra water, Yellow food color, Fried onion

Allergens

to inform

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

High protein, Halal

Calories

790 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 30g, Carbohydrates: 84g, Fat: 29g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 6g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Iron: 5.2mg, Calcium: 125mg, Potassium: 690mg, Sodium: 1560mg

Vitamins

Vitamin C: 14mg, Vitamin B12: 2.3mcg, Vitamin B6: 0.6mg, Vitamin A: 95mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

30 minutes

Cooking

1 hour 20 minutes

Overall

1 hour 50 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Hard (3/4)

Steps

23 steps

Equipments

Utensils

Chef's knife, Cutting board, Large heavy-bottomed pot with lid, Colander, Wooden spoon, Measuring cups, Measuring spoons, Small bowl

Appliances

Stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Rice Dish

Occasions

Ramadan, Eid, Family Dinner, Celebration, Weekend Meal

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Pakistani, South Asian

Geographic

Pakistan, South Asia

Various

Aspect

Texture

Fluffy, Tender, Juicy, Layered, Aromatic

Flavors

Spicy, Savory, Aromatic, Tangy, Rich, Herbal, Floral

Other

Price

Medium

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 to 4 days (Cool quickly before refrigerating,Store in an airtight container,Reheat until piping hot), freezer : 2 to 3 months (Freeze in airtight single-serving portions,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating)