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
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.
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Akorle Kujogodfred
akorlekujogodfred14@yahoo.comYakhni pulao is one of my favorite dishes. I'm always looking for new recipes to try.
Nicole Pilant
p@hotmail.co.ukThis yakhni pulao recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Abdullah Shafiq
a_s@gmail.comI 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)
bj@gmail.comI'm allergic to lamb, so I can't try this yakhni pulao recipe. It's a shame because it looks delicious.
frial mohamed
m28@yahoo.comThis 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
k-k54@hotmail.comI'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
farhan.m@gmail.comThis yakhni pulao is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and hearty, and it's always a hit with my family.
Kyeyune Alvan
k.a34@gmail.comI 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
artinspiration27@gmail.comThis 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
u100@hotmail.comI'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
g-n2@gmail.comThis 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
m73@yahoo.comI 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
maduranga.s@hotmail.comThis 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
christan17@hotmail.frI'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
makiti_v65@hotmail.comThis 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.