Spicy Beef Biryani Delight – By Malsha – eLanka
Ingredients:
- Beef: 1 kg (cleaned & cut into small cubes)
- Onions: 2 large (finely diced)
- Green Chilies: 4-6
- Ginger & Garlic Paste: 3 tbsp
- Biryani Masala: 1 small packet
- Chilli Powder: 1 tbsp
- Cumin Powder: 2 tsp
- Coriander Powder: 1 tsp
- Curd or Unsweetened Yogurt: 1/2 cup
- Salt: to taste
- Cardamom & Cloves: 5 each
- Bay Leaves: 3
- Coriander Leaves: as required
- Mint Leaves: as required
- Cashews & Raisins: as required
- Basmati Rice: 750 g
- Ghee or Butter: as needed (or a good oil)
Instructions:
- Marinate the beef with chilli powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, ginger garlic paste, biryani masala, yogurt, squashed green chilies, and salt. Set it aside for 1 hour.
- Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
- Heat ghee or butter in a pan, add diced onions, and fry until golden.
- Add the marinated beef, mix well, and cook for a few minutes.
- Add enough water to cook the beef until tender.
- Add cashews, raisins, bay leaves, coriander leaves, mint leaves, cardamom, and cloves. Mix gently.
- Drain the soaked basmati rice and add it to the mixture on the stove. Mix to combine all ingredients.
- Cook for about 3 minutes over medium heat, then add enough boiling water to cook the rice completely. Cover with a lid and cook until done.
- Garnish with additional cashews, raisins, coriander, and mint leaves.
Serve this delightful Spicy Beef Biryani with your favorite side dishes.
