It’s Biryani day, Here are 3 Unique Mutton Biryani Recipes you must try from your Qurbani meat

Eid ul Adha is a festivity of togetherness, and, most importantly, feasting on delicious food. Among the various dishes presented during Eid, biryani is particularly cherished among every household in Pakistan.

The delightful aroma of the rice, juicy mutton, and flavorful spices blend together to form a melody of tastes that’s difficult to ignore.

This Eid, consider taking your festivity to the next level with some distinctive mutton biryani recipes that will have your family to ask for more.

Here are three delightful mutton biryani recipes that promise to double the joy of Eid:

 1. Smoky Awadhi Biryani

Adopting from Lucknow’s kitchens, Awadhi Biryani is famous for its delicate flavors and luxurious fragrance. The distinct cooking technique includes slow-cooking the biryani in dum style to perfection, guaranteeing that every grain of rice absorbs the aromatic spices and juicy meat.

Ingredients:

– 1 kg mutton

– 2 cups basmati rice

– 2 large onions, thinly sliced

– 1 cup yogurt

– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

– 1 teaspoon red chili powder

– 2 teaspoons garam masala

– 4 cloves

– 4 green cardamoms

– 2 bay leaves

– 1 cinnamon stick

– A handful of fresh coriander and mint leaves, chopped

– Saffron strands soaked in warm milk

– Ghee and oil for cooking

– Salt to taste

– 1 piece of charcoal

Recipe:

1. Marinate the mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Let it rest for at least an hour.

2. Heat ghee and oil in a large pot. Add whole spices (cloves, cardamoms, bay leaves, and cinnamon).

3. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add marinated meat and cook until tender.

4. In another pot, cook the rice with salt until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

5. Layer the meat and rice in a large pot, starting and ending with rice. Sprinkle garam masala, fresh herbs, and saffron milk over the top.

6. Cover tightly and cook on low heat (dum) for about 20-30 minutes.

7. For the smoky flavor, heat a piece of charcoal until red hot. Place it in a small bowl and put it on top of the biryani. Drizzle a little ghee over the charcoal and cover the pot immediately to trap the smoke. Let it infuse for a few minutes.

8. Serve hot with raita and a side salad.

 2. Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani

Hyderabadi Biryani’s bold flavors and royal charm make it famous. The dum method is used to cook this biryani, and it is renowned for its luxurious taste and delightful aroma, all thanks to the special mix of spices.

Ingredients:

– 1 kg mutton

– 2 cups basmati rice

– 2 large onions, thinly sliced

– 1 cup yogurt

– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

– 2 teaspoons red chili powder

– 2 teaspoons garam masala

– 4 cloves

– 4 green cardamoms

– 2 bay leaves

– 1 cinnamon stick

– 1 tablespoon lemon juice

– A handful of fresh coriander and mint leaves, chopped

– Saffron strands soaked in warm milk

– Ghee and oil for cooking

– Salt to taste

Recipe:

1. Marinate the mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, lemon juice, and salt. Let it rest for at least an hour.

2. Heat ghee and oil in a large pot. Add whole spices (cloves, cardamoms, bay leaves, and cinnamon).

3. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add marinated mutton and cook until tender.

4. In another pot, cook the rice with salt until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

5. Layer the mutton and rice in a large pot, starting and ending with rice. Sprinkle garam masala, fresh herbs, and saffron milk over the top.

6. Cover tightly and cook on low heat (dum) for about 20-30 minutes.

7. Serve hot with raita and boiled eggs for garnish.

 3. Kolkata Mutton Biryani

Kolkata Biryani is distinct for its use of potatoes and boiled eggs, giving it a unique flavor and texture. This biryani is lighter compared to its counterparts, with a more subtle spice profile.

Ingredients:

– 1 kg mutton

– 2 cups basmati rice

– 2 large onions, thinly sliced

– 2 large potatoes, peeled and halved

– 4 boiled eggs

– 1 cup yogurt

– 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

– 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

– 1 teaspoon red chili powder

– 2 teaspoons biryani masala

– 4 cloves

– 4 green cardamoms

– 2 bay leaves

– 1 cinnamon stick

– A handful of fresh coriander and mint leaves, chopped

– Saffron strands soaked in warm milk

– Ghee and oil for cooking

– Salt to taste

Instructions:

1. Marinate the mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. Let it rest for at least an hour.

2. Heat ghee and oil in a large pot. Add whole spices (cloves, cardamoms, bay leaves, and cinnamon).

3. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add marinated mutton and cook until tender.

4. Fry the potato halves until golden brown and set aside.

5. In another pot, cook the rice with salt until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

6. Layer the mutton, fried potatoes, and rice in a large pot, starting and ending with rice. Sprinkle biryani masala, fresh herbs, and saffron milk over the top.

7. Add the boiled eggs on top.

8. Cover tightly and cook on low heat (dum) for about 20-30 minutes.

9. Serve hot with raita and salad.

 A Festive Feast to Remember

This Eid, bring a touch of novelty to your celebration with these unique mutton biryani flavors. Whether it’s the rich smokiness of Awadhi Biryani, the bold flavors of Hyderabadi Biryani, or the comforting taste of Kolkata Biryani, these recipes are sure to add an extra layer of joy to your Eid celebrations.