Hyderabadi Biryani Masala

Steps of cooking

1. 1. Heat the oil/ghee, fry onions until they become golden brown, take out onion and crush half quantity and keep the rest aside.
   2. Finely cut green coriander, mint and green chillies. Keep aside.
   3. Marinate the beef/mutton/chicken with1/2 cup oil/ ghee, Mehran Hyderabadi Biryani Masala, yogurt, crushed onion, half chopped green masala, 2 tbsp lemon juice, Mehran Ginger & Garlic Paste and keep for 2 hours. (If using Beef or Mutton then add 2 tbsp papaya paste).
   4. Cook meat for 10 – 15 minutes.
   5. In a separate pan boil soaked Mehran Basmati Rice with 14 cups of water and 21/2 tbsp salt and boil till half-done then strain and keep aside.

Now spread prepared masala on rice in two layers and on top
spread the fried onion, mint and coriander.Cover and cook on high heat for 3 minutes then lower the heat and cook for 15 minutes. When rice is done mix and serve.

Serving Suggestion

Serve with salad and raita. (To enhance taste add 2 – 3 cloves, 1/2 tsp caraway and 2 – 3 green cardamom in boiling rice) Serving for 6 – 8 people. (1 packet 50g)

Preparation Time

2 hours 45 minutes for chicken, 3 hours 45 minutes for beef/mutton.