KEEMA BIRIYANI

Ingredients

1. Basmati rice-1 cup
2. Keema(minced meat,beef or mutton)-200 gms
3. Cardamom- 2 nos
4. Bay leaves- 1 no
5. Cloves- 3 nos
6. Star anise- 1 no
7. Ginger crushed- 11/2 tsp
8. Garlic crushed- 1 /2 tsp
9. Green chili (chopped)- 1 no
10. Onion (sliced finely)- 1 large
11. Kashmiri chili powder- 1/2 to 1 tbsp
12. Coriander powder-1/2 tbsp
13. Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
14. Garam masala-1/2 tsp
15. Pepper powder-1/4 to 1/2 tsp(optional)
16. Coriander leaves (chopped)- 1/4 cup
17. Mint leaves(chopped)-1/4 cup
18. Salt - to taste
19. Oil /Ghee
20. Water-2 1/2 to 2 3/4 cups

To garnish

1. Onion sliced finely- 1 no
2. Cashew nuts and raisins- few
3. Oil/Ghee

Method

• Heat oil/ghee in a pan and fry sliced onion, cashew  nuts and raisins (to garnish) separately until it turns brown and keep aside.
• Heat oil/ghee in a pan add cardamom,bay leaves,cloves and star anise and saute till fragrant.
• Now add ginger ,garlic and green chili and saute for a few seconds.Add  sliced onion and saute till it is caramelized.
• Add minced meat  and mix well.
• When the meat is half done add chili powder,coriander powder,turmeric powder, garam masala,pepper powder and salt to taste.Mix until combined.
• Now add half of the fried onions,coriander and mint leaves and cook until meat is done.
• Add rice and pour water,add salt to taste.Cover and cook till done.
• Garnish with fried onions ,cashew nuts ,raisins and chopped coriander leaves.
• Serve with raitha.

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