Kolkata Style Mutton Biryani

#cookpadindiaturns2 - It is extremely flavourful and light on the tummy. This Bengali delicacy will be a sure hit with your loved ones during any special occasion. So enjoy preparing it in your kitchen with some tweaks here and there.
Kolkata Style Mutton Biryani
#cookpadindiaturns2 - It is extremely flavourful and light on the tummy. This Bengali delicacy will be a sure hit with your loved ones during any special occasion. So enjoy preparing it in your kitchen with some tweaks here and there.
Steps
- 1
Mutton Curry - In a bowl mix together ginger-garlic paste and all the powdered spices with a little water and keep aside.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp. oil in a pan saute the onions till light brown. Now add the spice paste and saute till the oil separates. Add the mutton and mix well.
- 3
Cover and cook till all the moisture has evaporated. Add 1 & 1/2 cups water and pressure cook for 20 minutes on a low flame after the first whistle. Strain the mutton from the gravy and keep them aside.
- 4
Rice - Bring to a boil enough water to cook the rice. Add the whole garam masala and salt. Add the drained rice and cook till it is 75 percent done. Drain and keep aside.
- 5
Potatoes & eggs - Marinate potatoes and eggs with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder. Heat oil and stir fry them till light brown. Keep aside.
- 6
Biryani - In a heavy bottomed pan, transfer the gravy, milk and half the ghee. Simmer till it is considerably reduced. Add the mutton and potatoes and give it a stir.
- 7
Spread the rice over it and top it up with the eggs, fried onions, coriander leaves (opt), saffron milk, kewra water and remaining ghee.
- 8
Close with a tight lid or aluminium foil and place it on a hot tawa / skillet. Cook on a low flame for 10-15 minutes. Switch off the flame and keep it covered for 5 minutes.
- 9
Transfer to a serving plate and serve along with raita, sliced onion, green chillies and lime wedges.
- 10
Note - I used very less amount of ghee, but you can adjust according to your preference and add more if you wish.
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