Shamsi Biryani
Summary
- This video presents a unique and delicious Shamsi Biryani recipe, discovered from an old handwritten cookbook. It features tender mutton cooked with aromatic spices and layered with fragrant basmati rice, creating a moist and flavorful biryani. This biryani is known for its rich flavor and moist texture.
All Ingredients - For Mutton Gravy
- Ghee 4 tbsp
- Bay Leaves 2
- Cinnamon Stick 1-inch
- Black Cardamoms 2
- Onions (sliced) 3 medium-sized
- Ginger Paste 2 tbsp
- Garlic Paste 2 tbsp
- Yogurt 1 cup
- Red Chilli Powder 2 tbsp
- Mutton 1 kg
- Water 250 ml
- Salt as required
- Garam Masala Powder 1 tsp
- Green Chillies (slit) 5
- Fresh Mint Leaves a few leaves
All Ingredients - For Rice
- Ghee 2-3 tbsp
- Bay Leaf 1
- Cinnamon Stick 1-inch
- Star Anise 2
- Black Cardamoms 2
- Black Peppercorns 8-10
- Onions (sliced) 3 medium-sized
- Water 6 cups
- Basmati Rice (soaked in water) 3 cups
- Salt as required
- Lemon Juice 1 tsp
All Ingredients - For Layering & Garnish
- Ghee 1 tbsp
- Fresh Cream as required
- Fried Onions for garnish
- Mint Leaves for garnish
- Coriander Leaves for garnish
Tools You'll Need
- Pan
- Pot
Plan Ahead
Up to 45 min of hands-off time you can shift to earlier.
- Step 14 · Soak45 min
Add Soaked Rice Add 3 cups of basmati rice, which has been soaked for approximat…
Don't have an ingredient? Try these swaps
No Ghee?
- Unsalted butter (1:1)
- Neutral oil (1:1, lacks the toasted note)
No Bay leaf?
- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
No Onion?
- 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
- 3 tbsp dried minced onion
- Shallots or leeks (1:1)
No Garlic (fresh)?
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
- 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
No Yogurt?
- Sour cream (1:1)
- Buttermilk (1:1, slightly thinner result)
No Garam masala?
- 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
No Lemon juice?
- Lime juice (1:1)
- 1/2 the amount white vinegar — In dressings, savory dishes.
No Cilantro?
- Flat-leaf parsley (1:1, milder)
- Fresh mint (in chutneys, salads)
⚠ Contains Allergens
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1: Heat Ghee for Mutton Gravy
Heat 4 tablespoons of ghee in a pan.
Step 2: Add Whole Spices
Add 2 bay leaves, a 1-inch cinnamon stick, and 2 black cardamoms to the hot ghee. Allow them to release their aroma.
Step 3: Fry Onions
Add 3 medium-sized sliced onions and fry them until they are nice and golden in color.
Step 4: Add Ginger-Garlic Paste
Add 2 tablespoons of ginger paste and 2 tablespoons of garlic paste. Fry this until the raw smell of the ginger-garlic is gone.
Step 5: Add Yogurt
Immediately the flame and add 1 cup of yogurt. Stir this continuously so that the yogurt does not split. Cook this on a medium to low flame for about until the oil has separated.
Step 6: Add Red Chilli Powder
Quickly add 2 tablespoons of red chilli powder to the mixture.
Step 7: Add Mutton
Immediately add 1 kilogram of mutton pieces. the mutton for a good on a high flame until it is well coated with the spices and changes color.
Step 8: Add Water and Salt
Add 250 ml of water and salt to taste. Give it a good stir.
Step 9: Cook Mutton
Cover the pan and cook the mutton on a medium to low flame until it is done.
Step 10: Heat Ghee for Rice
For the rice, heat 2-3 tablespoons of ghee in a separate pot.
Step 11: Add Whole Spices for Rice
Once the ghee melts, add 1 bay leaf, a 1-inch cinnamon stick, 2 star anise, 2 black cardamoms, and 8-10 black peppercorns. these for a few seconds.
Step 12: Fry Onions for Rice
Add 3 medium-sized sliced onions and fry them until they are golden brown in color.
Step 13: Add Water for Rice
Add 6 cups of water to the onions and spices.
Step 14: Add Soaked Rice
Add 3 cups of basmati rice, which has been soaked for approximately , to the water.
Step 15: Add Salt and Lemon Juice
Add salt as required and squeeze in 1 teaspoon of lemon juice (from half a lemon). Gently stir the rice.
Step 16: Cook Rice
Cover the pot and cook the rice on a medium to low flame until it is done, which will take about .
Step 17: Check Mutton
Check the mutton; it should be cooked well and tender.
Step 18: Add Garam Masala and Green Chillies to Mutton
Add 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder and 5 slit green chillies to the cooked mutton.
Step 19: Add Mint Leaves to Mutton
Add a few fresh mint leaves to the mutton. Give it a good stir.
Step 20: Layer Rice over Mutton
Top the mutton curry with the cooked rice.
Step 21: Drizzle Ghee and Cream
Drizzle 1 tablespoon of ghee and some fresh cream over the rice.
Step 22: Garnish and Steam
Garnish with fried onions and mint leaves. Cover the biryani and cook for another before serving.
Step 23: Serve Shamsi Biryani
Serve the moist, simple, and delicious Shamsi Biryani hot, garnished with coriander leaves.
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