However, before lock down I promised to make my sister-in-laws family some Biryani. I thought it was about time I did my good deed.
Lamb Biryani
Unlike a Lamb Pilaf where everything is mixed together, this Lamb Biryani is layered. It is commonly served at Indian functions. It is one of the most delicious Biryanis you could eat. I have fond memories of eating it when I did eat lamb.
How is a Lamb Biryani Cooked
I do this the easy way. The meat is marinated overnight with all the herbs and spices. I then cook the curry the next day, cook the rice separately, fry some potatoes and onion and layer them all in a flat pot. It is then popped into the oven and you have a pot of deliciousness. Making a Biryani is a process, that I cannot lie about. But trust me it is worth the effort.
Spices
You do require a lot of different spices to make a biryani. This is what makes it so aromatic and full-flavored. In South Africa we love a spicy Biryani. Spicy doesn’t necessarily mean hot. As I keep stressing please roast your own spices and grind them, there is no other way in terms of flavor.
Fresh Herbs
My mum always uses fresh herbs in her cooking. It’s where I learnt to always stock up on herbs. My fridge is always stocked with herbs and it’s something that’s always on my grocery list. It makes all the difference to this dish. I do prefer to use Basmati Rice. My favorite brand of Basmati rice is the Maharani brand. It never gets mushy and it has a longer grain than most Basmati Rice. However, you can use normal long grain rice if you don’t have Basmati rice. Biryani is a lengthy process and takes a long time to cook. I prefer cooking my lamb for an hour or more so it is tender and falling off the bone. I pop it into the oven for a further hour. You can also cook it on the stovetop on the lowest temperature until it’s cooked. It is not absolutely necessary to pop it into the oven, however in my personal opinion the oven does make a difference in terms of the taste Serving the Biryani This Biryani is best served with some fresh Raita but Sambals could work too If you do try my recipe please drop me a comment and a star rating, it is always appreciated:-)
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