Name: Easy biryani with lamb
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/4 cup (60ml) oil; 2 onions, sliced; 1 clove garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 cup (200g) rice; 2 cup (500ml) chicken stock; 1/2 cup (125ml) coconut cream; 1/4 cup (40g) sultanas; 500 gram lamb back straps; 1/4 cup chopped coriander

Easy biryani with lamb

With succulent lamb and aromatic spices, this Indian biryani dish is easy to whip up in a flash.

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Serves 4

Prep

10M

Cook

20M

Total

30M

Ingredients

1/4 cup (60ml) oil

2 onions, sliced

1 clove garlic, crushed

1 teaspoon grated ginger

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon paprika

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric

1 cup (200g) rice

2 cup (500ml) chicken stock

1/2 cup (125ml) coconut cream

1/4 cup (40g) sultanas

500 gram lamb back straps

1/4 cup chopped coriander

Method

1.Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large pan on medium. Saute onion, garlic and ginger for 2-3 minutes, until onion is tender.

2.Add coriander and spices and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice. Add stock and bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for 15 minutes.

3.Stir in coconut cream and sultanas. Heat gently, stirring, for 1-2 minutes.

4.Heat remaining oil in a frying pan on high. Cook lamb for 2-3 minutes each side or until cooked to taste. Rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

5.Stir coriander through biryani. Serve with sliced lamb.

If desired, top with natural yogurt and cashews.
Note

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