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Mutton Keema Kofta Biryani
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Mutton Keema Kofta Biryani Recipe

This Keema Kofta Biryani recipe is one of our favourite mutton keema recipes. With just an extra step of making the mutton keema koftas, this Keema Biryani recipe comes together as a wholesome meal for the whole family. Here, I have shared the more elaborate version of making the luxurious Kofta Biryani which can be a meal fit for the kings.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword Biryani Recipe, Eid Special Recipes, Mutton Recipes, Rice Dishes
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Priyanka

Ingredients

For Beresta –

  • 2 Onion large, thinly sliced
  • 3 tbsp Refined Sunflower Oil

For Meatballs -

  • 500 gms Minced Mutton Meat
  • 1 Onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger
  • 6 Garlic finely chopped
  • 1 Green Chilli finely chopped
  • Salt as per taste
  • Pepper

For Rice

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 2 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Green Cardamom
  • 5 Cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon
  • 1 tsp Refined Sunflower Oil

For Gravy –

  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 Onion large, finely chopped
  • 3 Tomatoes finely chopped
  • 2 tsp Biryani Masala Powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder as per taste

Layering –

  • Finely chopped Mint leaves & Coriander leaves
  • Ghee
  • Green Chilies

Instructions

  • Make the beresta by frying the sliced onions on low heat till they turn golden brown. Once done, take them out and allow them to cool
    2 Onion, 3 tbsp Refined Sunflower Oil
  • Boil the rice till its 75% done along with the spices. Drain the water and keep it aside
    1 cup Basmati Rice, 2 Bay Leaf, 2 Green Cardamom, 5 Cloves, 1 inch Cinnamon, 1 tsp Refined Sunflower Oil
  • Prepare the meatballs by mixing all the ingredients. Divide it into smaller portions and roll them into balls. Shallow fry them till they turn golden
    2 Onion, 3 tbsp Refined Sunflower Oil, 500 gms Minced Mutton Meat, 1 Onion, 1 tbsp Ginger, 6 Garlic, 1 Green Chilli, Salt as per taste, Pepper
  • After they are done, take them out and keep aside
  • In the same pan, add some ghee. Now add the chopped onion and cook till they loose the raw smell. Now add rest of the ingredients and saute
    2 tbsp Ghee, 2 Onion, 3 Tomatoes, 2 tsp Biryani Masala Powder, 1 tbsp Coriander Powder, 1 tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
  • As it releases oil, add water and make the gravy
  • Drop the fried meatballs and let it simmer for 5-6 minutes
  • Now remove half of it in another bowl. Add half of the boiled rice on top of the gravy. Spread it evenly.
  • Put a layer of herbs and beresta
    Finely chopped Mint leaves & Coriander leaves
  • Add some ghee & green chilies
    Ghee, Green Chilies
  • Now again add rest of the gravy and repeat
  • Allow this to cook on very low heat for 10-15 minutes
  • Serve hot

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Notes

How to make one-pot Mutton Keema Kofta Biryani

  1. Make the mutton keema meatballs and keep them aside
  2. Prepare the gravy as per the instructions here. Once it is ready, gently place the meatballs in it. Cover and cook for 4-5 minutes on medium flame. 
  3. Next, wash the rice and drop it in the gravy. Give everything a very gentle mix. 
  4. Add water to this. The ratio of water to rice should be 2:1
  5. Cover the pot and let it cook till the rice is done and there is no water left
  6. Open the pot lid and using a form loosen the rice
  7. Top it with finely chopped mint and coriander leaves, green chilies and serve