YAKHNI PULAO

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A delicious North Indian Dish made with rice and mutton. It gets its name from the "yakhni" (meat stock) that it is cooked in. Can be had with a simple yogurt Raita.

Provided by Nabiha

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 1/2 cups basmati rice
1/2 kg mutton, cut into medium size pieces (leg)
1 large red chile
2 1/2 cm gingerroot
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 black cardamom pods (badi elaichi)
2 green cardamoms
4 teaspoons coriander seeds
3 large onions, sliced lengthwise
4 tablespoons ghee or 4 tablespoons oil
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick (2.5 cm)
2 tablespoons yogurt, beaten lightly
salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Gently wash and soak the rice in water. Set aside.
  • Cook the mutton with the red chilli, ginger, fennel seeds, black and green cardamoms, coriander seeds and salt in a pressure cooker, adding eight cups of water. Cook till tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Remove all the spices and strain the stock.
  • The stock should measure five cups. Add water if the stock is not sufficient. Set aside.
  • Keep the mutton pieces separately.
  • In a heavy bottomed vessel, heat the ghee (or oil), and add the bay leaf and cinnamon.
  • Add half the sliced onions and fry till light brown.
  • Add the mutton and the beaten yogurt and fry for a few minutes.
  • Stir in the rice gently, ensuring that it does not break. Add the stock and cook the rice.
  • Cover and bring the stock to a boil over high heat, then simmer till the rice gets cooked.
  • Heat a little oil in a pan and fry the remaining onions till brown.
  • Sprinkle the fried onions over rice just before serving.

Akorle Kujogodfred
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Yakhni pulao is one of my favorite dishes. I'm always looking for new recipes to try.


Nicole Pilant
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This yakhni pulao recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


Abdullah Shafiq
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I love yakhni pulao, but I've never tried making it at home. This recipe looks easy to follow, so I might give it a try.


JOE BOYLE (FreeBirdJoe)
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I'm allergic to lamb, so I can't try this yakhni pulao recipe. It's a shame because it looks delicious.


frial mohamed
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This yakhni pulao recipe is too complicated for me. I'm a beginner cook and I don't have the time or patience to make this dish.


Kamil Khan
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my yakhni pulao didn't turn out very well. The rice was mushy and the lamb was tough.


M Farhan
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This yakhni pulao is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and it's always a hit with my family.


Kyeyune Alvan
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I love the addition of the yogurt and almonds to this yakhni pulao. It gives the dish a creamy and nutty flavor that I really enjoy.


Art Inspiration
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This yakhni pulao is a great dish to make for a special occasion. It's elegant and flavorful, and it's sure to impress your guests.


Ummu Ummuhikma
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I'm not a big fan of lamb, but I really enjoyed this yakhni pulao. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.


Gahh Nnj
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This yakhni pulao was a huge hit at my dinner party. Everyone loved the unique flavors and the tender lamb. It's definitely a recipe I'll be making again.


MINHAJ Ali
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I was looking for a yakhni pulao recipe that was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly. It was simple to make and the results were delicious!


Supun Maduranga
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This is the best yakhni pulao recipe I've ever tried. The flavors are amazing and the rice is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again!


Christan
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I've made this yakhni pulao recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The lamb is always so tender and flavorful, and the rice is cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this recipe!


Vuyo Makiti
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This yakhni pulao recipe is a keeper! The rice was fluffy and flavorful, and the lamb was tender and juicy. I especially loved the addition of the yogurt and almonds, which gave the dish a creamy and nutty flavor.