Name: Leftover Mutton Kadahi Masala Dum Biryani recipe by Zeenath Fathima at BetterButter
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 3
Ingredients: Leftover mutton kadahi masala 3 cups; Basmati rice or any good quality rice 3 cups; Salt 1 tbsp; Curd 1 cup; Green chillies slit 5-6; Red chilli powder 1 tbsp (optional); Whole masalas to be added ; Cinnamon sticks 3; Cardamom pods 4; Cloves 4; Caraway seeds 1 tsp; Black peppercorns 10; Coriander leaves chopped 1/4 cup; Mint leaves chopped 1/4 Cup; Lemon wedges (thinly sliced) 4-5; Onions sliced and fried 2 cups; Ghee 1 tbsp; Biryani dry food colour 1/8 tsp (mixed in 3 tablespoons of milk); Garam masala 1 tsp

ABOUT Leftover Mutton Kadahi Masala Dum Biryani RECIPE

A delectable biryani from the leftover mutton kadahi masala made the other day. A flavourful, aromatic and an easily done biryani for all the biryani lovers out there. Made so very quickly and with almost nil efforts too. It requires a little bit less patience too as the mutton is already cooked. Share this yummy plate of yours with your friends and neighbours. And be prepared to be flooded with compliments. Happy Makeover with the Leftovers!

Ingredients Serving: 3

Leftover mutton kadahi masala 3 cups
Basmati rice or any good quality rice 3 cups
Salt 1 tbsp
Curd 1 cup
Green chillies slit 5-6
Red chilli powder 1 tbsp (optional)
Whole masalas to be added ; Cinnamon sticks 3
Cardamom pods 4
Cloves 4
Caraway seeds 1 tsp
Black peppercorns 10
Coriander leaves chopped 1/4 cup
Mint leaves chopped 1/4 Cup
Lemon wedges (thinly sliced) 4-5
Onions sliced and fried 2 cups
Ghee 1 tbsp
Biryani dry food colour 1/8 tsp (mixed in 3 tablespoons of milk)
Garam masala 1 tsp

Instructions

Soak rice for almost 20 minutes keeping the water for boiling in a pot.
Add all the whole masalas to it along with the chopped mint and the coriander leaves along with salt.
Cook rice al dente and drain.
Add the slit green chillies and the curd along with the deep fried onions to the leftover kadahi masala and mix well.
You can add red chilli powder too but be careful about it as it is already added to the leftover gravy.
Do the taste test here and if required add some salt.
Mix well and arrange at the bottom of the vessel in which biryani is to be cooked on dum (slow cooking)
Add rice on top.
Garnish with pure ghee, some fried onions and sprinkle food colouring and garam masala too.
Slow cook well covered with an aluminium foil for about 20-25 minutes on low heat.
Serve hot with any raita of your choice.

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