Feast Ready Mutton Biryani Rich, Spiced, and Satisfying 

By : Naina Rawoo

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November 25 .  2025

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 Discover how to make restaurant style Mutton Biryani at home with this easy, step by step guide 

Ingredients You’ll Need  For Mutton Biryani 

Mutton  Basmati rice  Onions  (sliced & fried)  Yogurt Ginger-garlic paste  Spices: Red chili, garam masala, Turmeric Whole spices : cloves, cinnamon cardamom, bay leaf, saffron  Salt & ghee, lemon juice  Fresh mint, coriander 

 Fry The Onions 

 Slice the red onions and fry them in ghee until caramelized 

 Marinate The Mutton 

 mutton pieces in a large bowl. Add coriander powder, red chilli, cumin powder, turmeric, salt, yogurt, ginger and garlic paste, deep fried onions and lemon juice. Add 1 tablespoon of oil

 Cook The Basmati Rice  

 Add ghee, salt lemon juice, and whole spices and water. Bring the water to a rolling boil over high heat. add the drained and soaked rice to the hot water.

 Cook The Mutton 

 Slow cook the marinated mutton with onions and tomatoes until soft and juicy. This forms the biryani base.

 Layer The Biryani 

 Layer the rice over the meat. Add the remaining caramelized onions, fresh mint and coriander Add a tablespoon of ghee on top, and cover with a tight-fitting lid

 Serve Hot & Enjoy 

 Fluff gently, serve hot with raita, salan, or boiled eggs. A feast for the senses 

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