Gosht Biryani with Lamb
Gosht Biryani with Lamb features tender, spice-simmered lamb nestled between fluffy basmati rice, accented by saffron, mint, cilantro, and caramelized onions. The whole spices lend warmth and depth, while green chiles and lemon brighten each bite. Ideal for festive dinners or weekend gatherings when you want layered aromas and richly seasoned comfort.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the basmati rice in a large container and cover it with several inches of cool water; let it sit for 30 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Heat 1/4 cup oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add the cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks, and cook in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the onions; cook and stir until they are lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir the garlic paste and ginger paste into the onion mixture; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle the cilantro and mint over the onion mixture and cook 1 minute more.
- 4
Add the lamb chops to the skillet; season with salt. Cook the lamb until the chops are browned on both sides, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the tomatoes, green chile peppers, and ground red pepper; continue cooking until the oil starts to separate from the sauce, about 10 minutes. Add the yogurt and lemon juice; cover and cook until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes. Add some water as needed to keep the mixture from becoming too dry.
- 6
Put the rice, 7 1/2 cups water, and 1 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer until the rice is nearly done yet slightly firm, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain any excess water.
- 7
Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small skillet; add the sliced onion and cook until lightly browned.
- 8
Layer about half of the rice in the bottom of a deep pot with a lid. Spoon the lamb masala mixture over the rice. Spread the fried onion over the lamb masala. Top with the remaining rice.
- 9
Stir the saffron and warm milk together in a small bowl; pour over the top layer of rice. Cover the pot with the lid and set it over low heat; cook until the rice is fully cooked, about 15 minutes.
- 10
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 489.71 kcal High
- Protein 18.65 g Good Source
- Carbs 75.59 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.12 g High
- Cholesterol 38.22 mg Moderate
- Sodium 416.46 mg Moderate
- Fiber 4.49 g Moderate
- Sugar 17.67 g High
- Added Sugar 9.29 g Moderate
- Calcium 63.46 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.97 mg Moderate
- Potassium 484.85 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 34.96 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 3.88 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.06 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gosht Biryani with Lamb is an Indian dinner recipe made with 23 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Cardamom, Cinnamon Sticks, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 489.71 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gosht Biryani with Lamb?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 23 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Gosht Biryani with Lamb made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Black Cardamom, Cinnamon Sticks, Cooking Oil, Diced Tomatoes. The full list of 23 is above.
- What goes well with Gosht Biryani with Lamb?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Gosht Biryani with Lamb?
- About 1 hr 25 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 489.71 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gosht Biryani with Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 23 ingredients and 10 steps.
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