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Ambur Biryani

Ambur, Vellore District, Tamil Nadu · 18th century · Nawabi / Arcot Muslim

6
Servings
620
kcal/serving
38g
Protein
72g
Carbs

Ingredients

  • Seeraga Samba riceor Basmati rice
    600g
  • Bone-in mutton
    750g
  • Ambur Biryani Gravy
  • Yoghurt
    120g
  • Fried onions (birista)
    80g
  • Mint leaves
    20g
  • Ghee
    40g
  • Coconut milk (thin)
    200g
  • Water
    700g
  • Salt
    15g

Method

  1. 1

    Marinate mutton in yoghurt and salt for 30 minutes.

    marinate30 min4°C
  2. 2

    Sauté the marinated mutton until sealed. Add Ambur Biryani Gravy and coconut milk; simmer until mutton is 80% cooked.

  3. 3

    Par-boil washed Seeraga Samba rice to 70% done in salted water.

    simmer10 min100°C
  4. 4

    Layer par-boiled rice over mutton gravy. Top with fried onions, mint, and ghee.

    rest2 min
  5. 5

    Seal vessel with dough or foil; dum cook on low flame.

    dum25 min110°C

Compliance

FSSAI ✓Preservative-free ✓Allergens: dairy