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Bangladeshi kacchi biryani with fragrant rice, tender mutton, potatoes, saffron, and fried onions.

Bangladeshi Kacchi Biryani

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Celebratory Bangladeshi biryani with marinated mutton, potatoes, fragrant rice, saffron, and fried onions.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Bangladeshi
Calories: 720
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
 
 

Mutton Marinade
  • 2 lb bone-in mutton or lamb in large pieces
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp biryani masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
Rice and Layers
  • 3 cup basmati rice rinsed and soaked 30 minutes
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and halved
  • 1/2 cup fried onions divided
  • 1/4 cup ghee melted
  • 1/2 tsp saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk
  • 1 piece cinnamon stick

Equipment

  • Heavy Dutch oven
  • Large pot
  • Mixing bowl
  • Tight-fitting lid

Method
 

Marinate and parboil:
  1. Combine the mutton, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, biryani masala, chili, and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. Boil the potatoes in salted water for 8 minutes. Remove. In the same water, boil the rice until the grains are about 70 percent cooked, then drain.
Layer:
  1. Heat the ghee in a heavy Dutch oven. Add the cinnamon and marinated mutton, spreading it in an even layer. Arrange the potatoes over it.
  2. Top with the parboiled rice, fried onions, and saffron milk. Cover tightly with foil and the lid.
Dum-cook:
  1. Cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, then reduce to low and cook for 75 to 90 minutes until the mutton is tender.
  2. Rest covered for 10 minutes. Fluff from the sides, lifting the rice and mutton gently together.

Nutrition

Calories: 720kcalCarbohydrates: 82gProtein: 35gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 760mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

  • Keep the lid sealed during the dum stage.
  • Mutton shoulder or leg works well in this recipe.
  • Do not stir the layers while cooking.