Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Ingredients
- Kofta Preparation
- Biryani Preparation
- Assembly
- Serving
Introduction
Biryani, a culinary masterpiece cherished for its rich flavors and aromatic spices, gets an extra kick with this spicy Kofta Biryani recipe. Let's embark on a journey to tantalize our taste buds with this delectable dish!
Ingredients For Kofta:
- Minced meat (beef or lamb): 500g
- Onion: 1, finely chopped
- Ginger-garlic paste: 2 tablespoons
- Green chili: 2, finely chopped
- Coriander leaves: A handful, finely chopped
- Garam masala powder: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Oil: For frying
For Biryani:
- Basmati rice: 2 cups, soaked for 30 minutes
- Onion: 2, thinly sliced
- Tomato: 2, chopped
- Yogurt: ½ cup
- Biryani masala: 2 tablespoons
- Red chili powder: 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder: ½ teaspoon
- Salt: To taste
- Oil/Ghee: 4 tablespoons
- Water: 3 cups
- Saffron strands: A pinch, soaked in warm milk
Kofta Preparation
- In a bowl, mix minced meat, chopped onion, ginger-garlic paste, green chili, coriander leaves, garam masala powder, and salt.
- Shape the mixture into small, round balls (koftas).
- Heat oil in a pan and fry the koftas until golden brown. Set aside.
Biryani Preparation
- In a separate pan, heat oil/ghee and fry the thinly sliced onions until golden brown. Remove and set aside for garnishing.
- In the same pan, add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
- Add biryani masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook until the oil separates.
- Stir in yogurt and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Layer the fried koftas over the masala.
Assembly
- In a deep pot, layer half of the soaked rice.
- Spread the kofta masala evenly over the rice layer.
- Top it with the remaining rice.
- Sprinkle the saffron-infused milk over the rice.
- Garnish with fried onions.
Serving
Serve hot with raita and salad for a complete meal experience. The blend of spices in this Kofta Biryani will surely leave your palate craving for more!
Enjoy the tantalizing flavors of this spicy Kofta Biryani, a perfect dish to spice up any occasion or gathering. Let your taste buds dance with joy as they relish each flavorful bite of this aromatic masterpiece.
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