Gosht Biryani with Lamb
This aromatic lamb biryani pairs tender, warmly spiced lamb with fluffy basmati rice colored golden by saffron and milk. Fragrant cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, mint, cilantro, tomatoes, green chiles, yogurt, and lemon create layers of heat, freshness, and gentle tang, making it a fitting centerpiece for a festive meal.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyHard
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gosht Biryani with Lamb, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 74
- Heart Health
- 38
- Metabolic
- 52
- Digestive
- 39
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Place basmati rice in a large container and cover with cool water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
- 3
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat; add cloves, cardamom pods, and cinnamon sticks and cook in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add onions; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Stir garlic paste and ginger paste into the onion mixture; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Sprinkle cilantro and mint over the onion mixture and cook 1 minute more.
- 4
Add lamb chops to the skillet and season with salt. Cook until the chops are browned on both sides, about 20 minutes.
- 5
Stir in tomatoes, green chile peppers, and ground red pepper; continue cooking until the oil begins to separate from the sauce, about 10 minutes. Add yogurt and lemon juice; cover and cook until the lamb is tender, about 15 minutes. Add water as needed to keep the mixture from getting too dry.
- 6
Place rice, water, and salt in a saucepan; bring to a boil and simmer until the rice is nearly done but still slightly chewy, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain any excess water.
- 7
Heat oil in a small skillet; add sliced onion and cook until lightly browned.
- 8
Layer 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 saffron and warm milk together in a small bowl; pour over the top layer of rice. Cover the pot with the lid and place it over low heat; cook until the rice is thoroughly cooked, about 15 minutes.
- 10
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 458.68 kcal High 23%
- Protein 18.22 g Good Source 36%
- Carbohydrate 68.69 g 25%
- Total Fat 11.69 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 2.14 g Moderate 11%
- Trans Fat 0.11 g High --
- Cholesterol 37.75 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 150.5 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 7.13 g Good Source 25%
- Total Sugars 10.53 g --
- Added Sugars 9.33 g Moderate 19%
- Calcium 56.07 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.25 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 581.36 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 19.75 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 12.56 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin D 0.05 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Milk 🥛
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Gosht Biryani with Lamb is an Indian dinner recipe made with 27 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 25 mins, serves 8, and is rated hard. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Cardamom, Cinnamon Sticks, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 458.68 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gosht Biryani with Lamb?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 27 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 27 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 458.68 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gosht Biryani with Lamb easy to make?
- This recipe is rated hard, with 27 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Gosht Biryani with Lamb healthy?
- Gosht Biryani with Lamb has an easyChef Pro health score of 49/100. Per serving, it provides 458.68 calories and 18.22 g of protein, or 36% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 150.5 mg (7% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.14 g (11% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.33 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Milk, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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