Instant Mutton Biryani Recipe (No Marination, No Whole Spices)
4 1 hour and 20 minutes APPROX
Craving biryani but short on time? Try this Instant Mutton Biryani recipe that is full of flavor yet super quick to prepare—no marination and no whole spices needed. This one-pot biryani is made in a pressure cooker using minimal ingredients that are easily available at home, including a special Shahi Riwayat Mutton Biryani Masala that eliminates the need for a long list of spices.
We start by sautéing mutton with ginger-garlic and green chilli paste, then cook it with tomatoes, curd, and the ready-to-use biryani masala. Optional potatoes are added to give it a hearty touch. The final layering is done with ninety percent cooked basmati rice, fried onions (birista), mint, coriander, and a splash of ghee for rich flavor. It is then steamed on dum for just ten to twelve minutes.
As a perfect accompaniment, we also show how to make a refreshing and healthy Beetroot Raita, made with boiled and grated beetroot, curd, green chilli, coriander, roasted cumin, and a pinch of salt.
Whether you are in a rush or just want an easy biryani without compromising on taste, this recipe is for you. Serve it hot with the chilled beetroot raita and enjoy a complete meal in no time.
Ingredients for Instant Mutton Biryani Recipe (No Marination, No Whole Spices)
Steps for Instant Mutton Biryani Recipe (No Marination, No Whole Spices)
Instant Mutton Biryani Recipe (No Marination, No Whole Spices)
Ingredients
2 Tbsp Oil
1 Bay Leaf
1 Black Cardamom
1 Cinnamon Stick
2 Green Cardamoms
2 Cloves
Mutton
1 Tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
1 Tsp Salt
Water
2 Medium Onion
10-12 Cashews
1 Cup Water
½ Cup Curd
1 Tsp Coriander Powder
1 Tsp Cumin Powder
1 Tsp Chilli Flakes
1 Tsp White Pepper Powder
½ Tsp Black Pepper Powder
3-4 Green Chilli’s Paste
2-3 Tbsp Oil
2 Tbsp Butter
4 Tbsp Fresh Cream
1 Tsp Dried Fenugreek Leaves
Fresh Coriander
Green Chillies
15 Garlic Cloves
5-6 Green Chillies
1/2 Tsp Salt
2 Medium Onions
2 Tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
1 Tsp Coriander Powder
2 Tbsp Oil
1 Tsp Cumin Seeds
Fresh Coriander
2 Tsp Lemon Juice
Steps
1. Start Cooking the Mutton: o In a pressure cooker, heat ? cup oil. o Add 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste and 1 tbsp green chilli paste. o Add ½ kg mutton and sauté it well with the masalas for about 5 minutes.
2. Add Tomatoes & Curd: o Add 2 medium chopped tomatoes and cook until soft (about 4–5 minutes). o Then add ¼ cup whisked curd, cook and sauté for another 1–2 minutes.
3. Add Biryani Masala: o Add Shahi Rivaayat Mutton Biryani Masala (no other whole spices or extra masalas needed). o Mix and cook the masala thoroughly until the oil separates.
4. Pressure Cook the Mutton: o Add ½ cup water, close the lid, and cook until the mutton is 80% done.
5. Add Potatoes (Optional): o Once the mutton is 80% cooked, add 3 small potatoes (cut into 6 pieces). o Cook for an additional 10 minutes until both the mutton and potatoes are fully tender.
6. Final Touch to Mutton: o Add crushed birista (fried onions) from 2 medium onions, fresh coriander, mint leaves, and juice of 1 lemon (approx. 2 tbsp). o Mix well, cook for 1 minute, then switch off the flame.
Biryani Layering & Dum Cooking: 1. Layering: o In a broad heavy-bottomed pan, add 1–2 tbsp water and 1 tbsp ghee at the bottom. o Add a layer of 10% boiled basmati rice (400g total used), followed by a layer of the cooked mutton. o Spread the mutton evenly and top with the remaining rice.
2. Final Garnish: o Drizzle a little ghee, sprinkle fresh coriander, and fried onions (birista) on top.
3. Dum Cooking: o Cover tightly. Cook on high flame for 1 minute, then low flame for 10–12 minutes
Beetroot Raita (Side Dish): 1. Mix the following: o ½ cup beaten curd o 1 medium boiled and grated beetroot o 1 chopped green chilli o Chopped fresh coriander o 2 pinches roasted cumin powder o 1 pinch black salt o 2 pinches regular salt
2. Serve chilled. This raita is slightly sweet and tangy—healthy and delicious with biryani.
To Serve: Enjoy this quick and delicious mutton biryani with the cooling beetroot raita. Perfect for a no-fuss biryani craving—no marination, no hassle, and full of flavor!
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