Ingredients
Instructions
Prep ahead
- rinse 1½ c basmati; soak 20 min.
- marinate cubed lamb in yogurt, biryani masala 30 min.
- slice onion thin; fry half to brown crisp for garnish.
- blend raita: yogurt, grated cucumber, cumin, salt; chill.
Cooking steps
Sear marinated lamb in heavy pot 5 min; add onion, tomato, spices; cook 10 min until oil separates.
Drain rice; spread over lamb; pour 2¼ c hot stock; sprinkle saffron water.
Cover tight; cook on low 20 min (dum). rest 10 min.
Gently fluff, lifting meat and rice together. top with fried onions and cilantro. serve with cool raita.
(active time ≈ 40 min | total ≈ 1 hr 20 min incl. marinate)