Biryani Masala

Ingredient

"Salt, Red Chilli, Plum, Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric, Ginger, Garlic, Cinnamon, Acid (Citric Acid), Mango Powder, Big Cardamom, Clove, Caraway, Black Pepper, Green Cardamom, Bay Leaves"

Serving Suggestion

Serve with salad and raita. Serving for 5 – 6 people. (1 packet 55g)

Preparation Time

50 minutes for chicken, 11/2 – 2 hours for beef/mutton

STEPS OF COOKING

1. Heat oil/ghee, fry onions until they become golden. Take out 1 – 2 tbsp fried onions and keep aside.
2. In the same oil/ghee add tomatoes and fry for 8 – 10 minutes until tomatoes become soft and oil separates. Add beef/mutton/chicken, Ginger & Garlic Paste, fry for 1 – 2 minutes. Then add yogurt, potatoes and Mehran Biryani Masala, fry further for 5 – 7 minutes. Then add 1 – 2 cups of water. Cover and cook on low heat until meat becomes tender (for beef/mutton add 3 – 4 cups of water). Now cook on high heat until oil separates.
3. In a separate pan add 8 – 9 glasses of water, add 2 – 21/2 tbsp
   of salt and boil then add soaked Mehran Basmati Rice, when more than half rice is cooked, remove from heat and strain water.
4. Now spread prepared masala on rice in two layers and on top spread the brown onion, fresh mint and fresh coriander. Cover and cook on high heat for 3 minutes then lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes. When rice is done mix and serve.