Tender, spicy fried mutton pieces layered with fragrant, long-grain basmati rice. This Hyderabadi specialty is a true feast, where the crispy, flavorful meat is the star of the show.
Prep30 min
Cook80 min
Soak30 min
Servings4
Serving size: 1 serving
778cal
44gprotein
88gcarbs
Ingredients
500 g Mutton (Bone-in, cut into 1.5-inch pieces)
2 cup Basmati Rice (Long-grain variety is preferred)
0.75 cup Curd (Whisked until smooth)
2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
0.5 tsp Turmeric Powder
1.5 tsp Red Chili Powder (Adjust to your spice preference)
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Aromatic Tala Hua Gosht Biryani with cooling, gut-friendly raita. Perfectly spiced comfort food you'll crave!
This hyderabadi dish is perfect for dinner. With 868.3800000000001 calories and 49.03g of protein per serving, it's a nutritious choice for your meal plan.
26gfat
3 pcs
Onion
(Medium-sized, thinly sliced for birista)
2 cup Vegetable Oil (For deep frying onions and mutton)
1 pcs Bay Leaf
3 pcs Green Cardamom
4 pcs Cloves
1 inch Cinnamon Stick
1 tsp Shah Jeera (Caraway seeds)
2 tbsp Ghee
0.25 cup Mint Leaves (Fresh, chopped)
0.25 cup Cilantro (Fresh, chopped)
3 pcs Green Chili (Slit lengthwise)
1 pinch Saffron (A generous pinch, about 15-20 strands)
2 tbsp Milk (Warm, for soaking saffron)
Instructions
1
Marinate the Mutton
In a large bowl, combine the mutton pieces with curd, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala, 1 tsp salt, and lemon juice.
Mix thoroughly to ensure each piece is well-coated.
Cover the bowl and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours, or preferably overnight for tender, flavorful meat.
2
Prepare Rice and Birista
Gently wash the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in fresh water for 30 minutes.
While the rice soaks, heat oil in a heavy-bottomed kadai or pan over medium-high heat.
Add the thinly sliced onions and fry, stirring occasionally, for 12-15 minutes until they are deep golden brown and crisp. Do not burn them.
Remove the fried onions (birista) with a slotted spoon and spread them on a paper towel to drain excess oil. Set aside. Reserve the flavorful oil.
3
Fry the Mutton (Tala Hua Gosht)
In the same oil used for the onions, carefully place the marinated mutton pieces in a single layer. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in 2-3 batches.
Fry on medium-high heat for about 8-10 minutes per batch, turning the pieces until they are dark brown, crispy on the outside, and cooked through.
Remove the fried mutton from the oil and set aside on a plate.
4
Par-boil the Rice
In a large pot, bring 10-12 cups of water to a rolling boil. Add the bay leaf, green cardamom, cloves, cinnamon stick, shah jeera, and 2 tbsp of salt.
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the boiling water.
Cook for 5-7 minutes until the rice is 70% cooked. To check, a grain should break into 2-3 pieces when pressed, but not turn to mush.
Immediately drain the rice completely in a colander.
5
Layer the Biryani
Take a heavy-bottomed pot (handi). Add 1 tbsp of ghee to the bottom.
Spread half of the par-boiled rice to form the first layer.
Arrange all the fried mutton pieces over the rice.
Sprinkle half of the birista, half the mint, half the cilantro, and all the slit green chilies over the mutton.
Gently spread the remaining rice as the top layer.
Garnish with the remaining birista, mint, and cilantro. Drizzle the saffron-infused milk and the remaining 1 tbsp of ghee over the top.
6
Dum Cooking
Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid. For a perfect seal, you can line the rim with aluminum foil or a traditional dough (atta) seal.
Place the pot on high heat for the first 5 minutes to build steam inside.
Then, reduce the heat to the lowest possible setting. Place a tawa (flat griddle) under the pot for even heat distribution and to prevent burning.
Let the biryani cook on 'dum' (steam) for 20-25 minutes.
Turn off the heat and let the biryani rest, undisturbed, for at least 15 minutes. This step is crucial for the flavors to meld.
7
Serve
Carefully open the lid. You will be greeted by a fragrant aroma.
Use a long fork or a thin spatula to gently fluff the rice from the sides, mixing the layers lightly without breaking the delicate rice grains.
Serve the Tala Hua Gosht Biryani hot with a side of Mirchi ka Salan or a simple Raita.
90cal
5gprotein
9gcarbs
4gfat
Ingredients
2 cup Curd (Thick, plain, and chilled. Greek yogurt or hung curd works well.)
1 medium Cucumber (Peeled and grated. English or Persian cucumbers are preferred.)
1 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder (Freshly ground for best aroma.)
2 tbsp Coriander Leaves (Finely chopped.)
1 tbsp Mint Leaves (Finely chopped.)
0.5 tsp Salt (Adjust to taste.)
0.25 tsp Black Salt (Also known as Kala Namak.)
1 pcs Green Chilli (Finely chopped, deseed for less heat.)
0.25 tsp Sugar (Optional, to balance the tang of the yogurt.)
Instructions
1
Prepare the Cucumber (4 minutes)
Wash, peel, and grate the medium cucumber using a box grater.
Place the grated cucumber in a fine-mesh sieve or a muslin cloth. Press down firmly or squeeze to remove as much water as possible. This is the most crucial step to prevent a watery raita.
Set the squeezed cucumber aside.
2
Prepare the Yogurt Base (2 minutes)
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the thick curd (yogurt).
Whisk the curd for about a minute until it is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps.
Add the roasted cumin powder, salt, black salt, and optional sugar to the whisked yogurt. Mix well to combine the spices evenly.
3
Combine and Chill (4 minutes + chilling time)
Add the squeezed grated cucumber, finely chopped green chilli, coriander leaves, and mint leaves to the spiced yogurt base.
Gently fold all the ingredients together until everything is well incorporated.
Taste and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You may need more salt or a pinch more sugar depending on the sourness of your yogurt.