POSH LAMB BIRYANI

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Simon Rimmer's recipe, layering up all the ingredients and serving the meat separately gives it a wonderful taste, don't be put off by the ingredient list it is any easy recipe to make.

Provided by lindseylcw

Categories     Curries

Time 1h15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 29

2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
4 teaspoons paprika
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 kg lamb, cut into 11/2 in chunks
6 red chilies, deseeded and chopped
2 ounces cashew nuts
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
500 g mushrooms, sliced
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/2 tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and chopped
100 g natural yoghurt
1 tablespoon garam masala
250 g biryani rice
1/8 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 medium onion, sliced
25 g butter
2 bay leaves, fresh if possible
1 lime, juice of
50 ml rose water
50 ml vegetable oil
1 pinch saffron, dissolved in
50 ml milk
1 tablespoon melted butter
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup of fresh mint, chopped
2 tablespoons medium curry sauce

Steps:

  • wash and soak the rice for 30 mins then drain.
  • mix the marinade ingredients together and rub into the lamb chunks, chill for 2 hours or overnight.
  • allow lamb to get to room temperature then thread onto wooden skewers.
  • make a paste of the chillies and nuts in a blender then fry in a little oil gently for 5 minutes.
  • add the mushrooms, garlic, ginger, yoghurt, garam masala and seasoning. Fry gently for 5 minutes.
  • in a separate pan fry the rice in a little vegetable oil for about 3 minutes Add just enough water to cover, season with salt and pepper and add the turmeric and cook until tender, about 30 minutes lay out on a tray to dry a little.
  • Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350F, fry the onion until golden and crisp.
  • grease either individual ovenproof dishes or one large one with butter and sit the bay leaves on the bottom. Now layer up the rice, mushroom mix, onion and a splash of the lime juice and rosewater.
  • repeat and then pour over the saffron rice. cover with aluminum foil and cook in the oven for 30 minutes.
  • When the biryani is done, grill the lamb for about 4 mins, turning regularly and basting with melted butter mixed with the lemon juice.
  • serve the lamb resting on the rice sprinkled with the mint and drizzled with curry sauce if liked ( ready bought good curry sauce is ideal).

Noor Mustafa
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Thank you for sharing this recipe!


mash marshall
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I'll definitely be making this again and again.


Jesse Jane
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This is the best lamb biryani I've ever had.


Sandi Sistare
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Chinedu Victor
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This dish is amazing!


Malik Jee
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5 stars!


Jody Mcmurray
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This recipe is a keeper!


Tahir Gaming
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lamb biryani.


regina george
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I've tried many different lamb biryani recipes, but this one is by far the best.


Sada Yukinaga
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This is my go-to recipe for lamb biryani. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


MIREMBE MONICA
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I made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it. It was the perfect dish to impress my guests.


Tony CoRRisioN
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a truly special dish.


asadulhossain Nur
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The saffron gave the biryani a beautiful golden color.


Lily Omeje
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I'm not a huge fan of raisins in biryani, but they really added a nice sweetness to this dish.


Malikarshad Malikarshad
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The addition of yogurt and cream to the marinade really tenderized the lamb.


Ussi Nago
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I love that this recipe uses basmati rice. It gives the biryani a light and fluffy texture.


Okoro Daniel
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This lamb biryani was a hit with my family! The lamb was fall-off-the-bone tender and the flavors were incredible. I will definitely be making this again.


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