Beef Biryani Recipe
Ingredients
| 2 1/2 lbs lean stewing beef or lamb, cubed | ||
| Oil | 2 Tablespoon | |
| 2 1/2 to 3 cups meat broth or water | ||
| Bay leaf | 1 , broken | |
| Spicy paste given in Braised Delhi Chicken | ||
| Rice grain | 1 Cup (16 tbs) | |
| 2 or 3 fresh tomatoes, chopped | ||
| Green pepper | 1 , diced | |
Directions
Fry beef in hot oil until well-colored.
Add broth or water and about 1 teaspoon salt.
Drop in bay leaf and simmer meat until almost tender.
Meanwhile prepare spicy paste in a small saucepan and add the rice.
Stir about 1 minute.
Combine with the meat mixture.
Add tomatoes and green pepper.
Pour into a casserole and cover.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until both rice and beef are tender.
Add more hot water or broth during baking, if necessary.
Taste for seasoning.
Add broth or water and about 1 teaspoon salt.
Drop in bay leaf and simmer meat until almost tender.
Meanwhile prepare spicy paste in a small saucepan and add the rice.
Stir about 1 minute.
Combine with the meat mixture.
Add tomatoes and green pepper.
Pour into a casserole and cover.
Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until both rice and beef are tender.
Add more hot water or broth during baking, if necessary.
Taste for seasoning.
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