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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.
For 4 servings
Marinate the Mutton
Prepare Rice and Birista
Fry the Mutton (Tala Hua Gosht)
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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.
This hyderabadi recipe takes 110 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 788.9 calories per serving with 44.37g of protein, it's a moderately challenging recipe perfect for lunch or dinner.
Par-boil the Rice
Layer the Biryani
Dum Cooking
Serve
Replace mutton with bone-in chicken pieces to make 'Tala Hua Murgh Biryani'. Reduce the frying time for the chicken accordingly.
Add fried potato chunks along with the mutton layer for extra texture and flavor. Fry the potatoes until golden before layering.
Increase the amount of red chili powder in the marinade and add more slit green chilies for an even spicier kick.
Mutton is an excellent source of high-quality protein, which is essential for building and repairing tissues, muscle growth, and overall body function.
The basmati rice provides complex carbohydrates, which are the body's primary source of fuel, offering sustained energy to keep you active throughout the day.
Red meat like mutton is a rich source of heme iron, which is more easily absorbed by the body than non-heme iron from plant sources. Iron is vital for preventing anemia and maintaining healthy blood cells.
'Tala Hua' means 'fried' and 'Gosht' means 'meat' in Urdu/Hindi. So, the name literally translates to 'Fried Meat Biryani', which perfectly describes the star component of this dish.
This biryani is a rich, celebratory dish and is high in calories, protein, and fats due to the deep-fried mutton and use of ghee and oil. It's best enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet. It provides significant protein from mutton and carbohydrates for energy from rice.
A single serving of approximately 485 grams contains an estimated 750-850 calories. The exact number can vary based on the fat content of the mutton and the amount of oil absorbed during frying.
Tough mutton is usually due to two reasons: insufficient marination or poor quality of meat. Ensure you marinate the mutton for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight. The yogurt and lemon juice in the marinade are crucial for tenderizing the meat. Also, using meat from a young goat (lamb) yields more tender results.
While deep frying is the traditional method for 'Tala Hua Gosht', you can shallow fry the mutton in a few tablespoons of oil for a slightly healthier version. However, you will miss the characteristic crispy texture that makes this biryani unique.