Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani: A Party Shortcut
A party biryani shortcut: ready-made seekh kebabs layered with spiced basmati and fried onions, with no marination needed.
Raw materials
Ready-made seekh kebabs replace the long marinated mutton.
Ingredients
Method
Cook the masala, parboil the rice and layer with the kebabs.
- 01Get set
Take the kebabs out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking and keep the sides ready.
- 02Make the masala
Brown 2 onions in the oil. Add the paste, curd, masala and chilli powder and cook for 8 minutes into a thick masala.
- 03Cook the kebabs
Pan-fry or air fry the kebabs until browned, 8 to 10 minutes, and cut each into 3 pieces.
- 04Parboil the rice
Boil the rice with the whole spices and salt for 5 to 6 minutes until 70 percent cooked. Drain.
- 05Layer
In a heavy pot, layer masala, rice, kebabs, herbs and fried onions. Repeat. Top with saffron milk.
- 06Dum
Cover tightly and cook on the lowest heat for 20 minutes.
- 07Rest and serve
Rest for 5 minutes, mix gently and serve with raita.
Questions
Can I use less rice?+
Yes. Use 1.5 cups for three people.
Why layer the kebabs?+
The masala and steam flavour the rice, and the kebabs stay moist.
Start with the seekh kebabs
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