Soft grains of basmati rice laced with the fragrant aroma of cardamom, cloves and cumin and loaded with tender, juicy and succulent pieces of mutton or lamb. A rice recipe that hits close to home for any Pakistani or Indian.
In a bowl cover the rice completely with cold water and leave to soak for minimum 1 hour
Whilst the rice is soaking in a large pot add the lamb stock ingredients along with your choice of meat (mutton or lamb) then add the water and cook for 30-45 minutes until the meat has softened – mutton meat may take longer
When the lamb or mutton is almost done cooking in another pan heat up oil on medium heat then add the finely sliced onions and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened and browned – once lightly browned add 1 tablespoon of water to release the colour form the onions
Remove the lamb pieces from the other pot and add into the onions along with the garlic paste, salt, green chillies then cook for 5-10 minutes
Meanwhile sieve the stock then add the lamb stock into the lamb and cook for another 5 minutes
Drain the soaked rice and add in to the pan then gently mix before cooking on high heat for 10-15 minutes or until the water has almost dried up
Reduce the heat to low then cover with a lid and cook for 10-15
Serve immediately with raita and enjoy!
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Nutritional facts:The provision of nutritional information is done merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.