Kolkata Gosht Dum Biryani

Experience the authentic flavors of Kolkata with our Gosht Dum Biryani. Made with the traditional slow cooking method, this biryani is packed with succulent pieces of lamb and fragrant spices. Indulge in a rich and flavorful dining experience with our Kolkata Gosht Dum Biryani.

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**For the Marination:**
500 grams mutton, cut into pieces
250 grams curd (Dahi)
15 grams ginger garlic paste
6 grams red chili powder
5 grams turmeric powder
15 grams Salt
30 gramss biryani masala

**For the Rice:**
500 grams basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes
4-5 cups water for boiling rice
Whole spices (bay leaf, cardamom, cloves, cinnamon)
15 grams Salt

**For Layering:**
Fried onions (birista)
Chopped mint leaves
Chopped coriander leaves
Saffron strands soaked in warm milk

**For Dum Cooking:**
Ghee or oil
Roti dough or aluminum foil to seal the pot

 Instructions:

**1. Marinate the Mutton:**
   In a bowl, mix mutton pieces with Curd (Dahi), ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and biryani masala. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

**2. Prepare the Rice:**
   Boil soaked basmati rice in water with whole spices and salt until it's 70-80% cooked. Drain excess water.

**3. Layering:**
   In a heavy-bottomed pan, layer marinated mutton at the bottom.
   Add a layer of partially cooked basmati rice on top of the mutton.
   Sprinkle fried onions, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and saffron-soaked milk over the rice.
   Repeat the layering process until all the rice and mutton are used.

**4. Dum Cooking:**
   Drizzle ghee or oil over the layered biryani.
   Seal the pot with a tight-fitting lid or aluminum foil. Alternatively, use roti dough to seal the edges.
   Cook on low heat (dum) for about 30-40 minutes until the mutton is tender, and the rice is fully cooked.

**5. Serve:**
   Gently fluff the biryani with a fork.
   Serve Kolkata Gosht Dum Biryani hot with raita or your favorite side dish.

This Kolkata-style dum biryani is known for its aromatic spices and tender meat. Adjust the spice levels and ingredients according to your taste preferences.