Shan Pilau Biryani Mix has a perfect blend of rich and aromatic spices which helps you in preparing the perfect twist of Biryani and Pilau for an appetizing and flavorful treat.

Prepare in : 10 mins
Cook in : 25 mins

Ingredients

• Meat on Bones 1 KG/2.2 lbs small portions
• Rice Basmati 3 ½ cups / 750 g washed and soaked
• Garlic Paste 1-2 table spoons
• Ginger Paste 1-2 table spoons
• Onion 1 small / 750g finely sliced
• Plain Yogurt 1 cup / 200g whipped
• Cooking Oil 1 cup 175ml
• Yellow Food Color ¼ teaspoon (optional)
• Shan Pilau Biryani Mix 1 packet

Method

Add meat and garlic paste, ginger paste, Shan Pilau Biryani Mix and water (Beef/Goat/Lamb 2 cups, Chicken 1 cup). Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender (about 1 cup of stock should remain in the pot).

Stir-in yogurt and keep aside.

Separately: in 15 cups / 3 liters of boiling water, stir in 2 table spoons 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 over it. Top with remaining rice. Sprinkle food color if desired.

Heat oil and fry onion until golden and pour evenly over rice. Cover and cook on low heat until rice is tender (5-10 minutes). Mix before serving.

Tips: Use long grain old basmati rice. Beginners must use Parboiled / ‘Sayla’ rice.

Meat: Use Breast and Shoulder cuts.