Submit By
Sheikha Hamed

Beef & Nuts Biryani

South Asian Cuisine

Biryani, biriani, or beriani is a family of primarily South Asian rice dishes made with spices, rice (usually basmati) and meat / vegetables. It was spread throughout the Middle East by Muslim travelers and merchants

SPECIFICATIONS

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INGREDIENTS

• 3 cups of Basmati rice (half-cooked in salted water )
• ½ kilo boneless beef
• 3 medium potatoes (boiled,peeled , cut into chunks )
• 1 big onion, sliced
• 1 teaspoon ginger/garlic mixture
• 3 teaspoon vegetable oil
• ¼ teaspoon of each ,yellow powder, powdered clove
• 5 cardamoms (split)
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• ½ teaspoon powdered turmeric
• 2 tablespoons powdered cumin
• Salt & black pepper
• 1 teaspoon of saffron strands (jaffran) soaked in ½ cup of flower water
• 1 cup of pistachio , soaked in water and roasted
• 1 cup of roasted cashew
• 1 cup of roasted almond

PREPARATION

1. Cut the boneless beef into medium sized pieces , then fry it in vegetables oil.
2. Add the onions , ginger/garlic mixture ,yellow powder, powdered clove, cardamoms, cinnamon sticks, powdered turmeric ,cumin , salt and black pepper, mix carefully .
3. Add ½ cup of water , the boiled potatoes , half the portion of the nuts , mix , then leave it for 15-25 minutes .
4. In a large pot, put half the portion of the rice , top with the beef - potatoes mixture , cover it with the remaining of the rice then, pour the saffron and flower water over the rice .
5. Cover tightly and simmer till all moisture evaporates and rice is cooked through.
6. Serve hot, decorated with the remaining amount of the nuts .