Shami Kebab Lamb Biryani
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Shami Kebab Lamb Biryani

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  5 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Marinated in spiced yoghurt, Kashmiri chillies, and garlic, then roasted over roaring tandoor charcoal embers with charred edges.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 500g minced lamb
  • • 1 cup yogurt
  • • 1 large onion, fried crisp
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1/2 cup mint leaves
  • • 2 tbsp ghee

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Brown the minced lamb with ginger-garlic paste, red chili, and salt until the oil separates.

2
Phase 2

Soak the basmati 30 minutes and parboil with whole spices until 70 percent done.

3
Phase 3

Layer the keema, rice, mint, and fried onions in a heavy pot.

4
Phase 4

Drizzle with ghee, seal the pot, and cook on low heat 25 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Rest 10 minutes, fluff gently, and serve hot.