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**For Marinating the Meat:**
500 grams mutton or lamb, cut into pieces
250 grams hung curd
15 grams ginger garlic paste
6 grams red chili powder
5 grams turmeric powder
6 grams garam masala
15 grams Salt
**For Rice:**
500 grams basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
Whole spices (bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves)
15 grams Salt
**For Biryani Masala:**
2 large onions, thinly sliced and fried until golden brown
130 grams chopped mint leaves
130 grams chopped coriander leaves
130 grams fried onions (for garnish)
70 grams ghee or vegetable oil
5 grams saffron strands soaked in warm milk
**For Layering:**
Ghee or vegetable oil
Fried onions
Chopped mint leaves
Chopped coriander leaves
Saffron-infused milk
Instructions:
**1. Marinate the Meat:**
1. In a bowl, mix together the mutton pieces, Curd (Dahi), ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight in the refrigerator.
**2. Cook the Rice:**
1. Boil the soaked basmati rice with whole spices and salt until it is 70-80% cooked. Drain the water and set aside.
**3. Prepare Biryani Masala:**
1. In a large pot, heat ghee or vegetable oil. Add the fried onions, chopped mint leaves, and chopped coriander leaves. Sauté for a few minutes.
**4. Layering the Biryani:**
1. In the same pot, layer half of the partially cooked rice over the biryani masala.
2. Place the marinated meat evenly over the rice layer.
3. Top it with the remaining rice.
4. Drizzle ghee or vegetable oil over the rice. Sprinkle fried onions, chopped mint leaves, chopped coriander leaves, and saffron-infused milk on top.
**5. Dum Cooking:**
1. Seal the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil.
2. Cook on low heat (dum) for 30-40 minutes until the meat is tender, and the rice is fully cooked.
3. Allow the biryani to rest for a few minutes before gently fluffing the rice with a fork.
**6. Serve:**
1. Serve Gosht Awadhi Biryani hot, garnished with additional fried onions and fresh coriander leaves.
Enjoy the rich and aromatic flavors of Gosht Awadhi Biryani! Serve it with raita or a side of your choice.
