Lamb Biriyani at Dhaba

What does it include?

Ingredients

• 500 g chopped lamb
• 480 ml basmati rice
• 1 large onion chopped
• 3 cloves crushed garlic
• 10 ml grated ginger
• 10 ml ground cumin
• 5 ml turmeric powder
• 5 ml paprika
• 5 ml ground coriander
• 5 ml cardamom powder
• 5 ml ground cloves
• 5 ml cinnamon powder
• 1 sprig fresh thyme
• 1 laurel twig
• 5 ml ground black pepper
• Salt to taste
• 960 ml chicken broth
• 1 grated lemon
• 1/480 ml slivered almonds
• 1/480 ml black raisins
• Olive oil
• Chopped fresh coriander for garnish

How to prepare it step by step?

Preparation

1. In a large frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté the onion until golden.
2. Add the garlic, ginger and spices (cumin, turmeric, paprika, coriander, cardamom, cloves and cinnamon), cook for a couple of minutes.
3. Add the lamb and cook until golden brown, season with salt and pepper.
4. Add the thyme, bay leaf, and chicken stock, bring to the boil and then reduce to a simmer, cooking until the lamb is tender.
5. Cook the basmati rice in salted water and drain.
6. In an oven at 180°C, mix layers of rice and lamb, sprinkle almonds and raisins on top.
7. Bake covered with aluminum foil for 20 minutes, then remove the foil and cook for another 10 minutes.
8. Serve sprinkled with fresh coriander and lemon zest.