Shan Biryani Mix helps you in preparing the traditional Biryani at home with the authentic taste and aroma for an ultimate food experience.

Prepare in : 30 mins
Cook in : 1 hour

Ingredients

• Meat on Bones 1 kg / 2.2 lbs small portions
• Rice, Basmati 3 ½ / 750g cups washed & soaked
• Onions 3 medium 250g, finely sliced
• Tomatoes 3 medium 250g, diced
• Cilantro/Fresh Coriander ½ cup chopped
• Mint Leaves ½ cup chopped
• Yogurt, Plain 1 cup/ 200g whipped
• Cooking Oil 1 cup / 175 ml
• Shan Biryani Mix 1 packet mix in ½ cup water

Method

Heat oil and fry onions until golden. Add meat, Shan Biryani Mix and stir fry for 5 minutes. Add yogurt and water (Beef/Lamb 4 cups, Chicken 2 cups). Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.

Add tomatoes and stir fry on high heat until oil begins to separate from the gravy. Then keep aside.

Separately: In 15 cups / 3 liters of boiling water, stir in 3 tablespoons of Shan Salt and soaked rice. Boil rice until ¾ cooked. Remove and drain thoroughly.

Spread half rice in a pot and pour meat curry. Top with remaining rice. (Sprinkle a pinch of yellow food color if desired). Spread fresh coriander and mint leaves on the rice. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender (5-10 minutes). Mix before serving.