Talk about comfort food, the first dish that comes to mind is the ubiquitous biriyani. The dish is synonymous with happiness considering it is always made in abundance during a special occasion where family and friends sit together and bond over biriyani.
Coorg Biryani
Ingredients
Basmati rice – 1/2 kg
Minced meat – ½ kg (Mutton kothukari)
Tomatoes – 250 gm (finely chopped)
Onions – 250 gm (finely chopped)
A bundle of mint leaves
Half a bundle of coriander
6 green chillies
Curd- 1cup
Ginger garlic paste – 4 tsp
Cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaves – 4 nos. each
Oil – 2 tbsp
Chilli powder – 1 tsp
Coriander powder – 3 tsp
Salt to taste
Juice of one lemon
Method
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In a kadhai, heat some oil and add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and bay leaves. Now, add the mint and coriander leaves and sauté for a while.
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Next, add the onions and sauté till they are ¾ done and then pour curd into the mixture.
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Now, throw in the sliced tomatoes and minced meat and continue to sauté for some time.
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Add chilli and coriander powder and green chillies.
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Add the rice and water in 1:1.5 ratio.
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Let it cook till the rice is done and squeeze a fresh whole lemon.
