Mutton Biryani...

This biryani is not made from the readymade masala but all from scratch. It is a bit of work but tastes so much better.


Ingredients:
* Lamb/Beef 500 gms
* Onions 3-4 medium (finely chopped and fried dark brown)
* Green Masala 1 tbsp
* Tomatoes 3-4 medium (puree'ed)
* Whole garam masala (cloves, cardamom, cinamon, bay leaves, aniseed, black pepper)
* Red chilli powder 1 tbsp
* Corriander powder 1 tbsp
* Turmeric powder 1/2 tbsp
* Youghurt 1 cup
* Oil 5-6 tbsp

Procedure:
Heat Oil. Add whole garam masala and meat.
Fry for few minutes.
Add green masala.
Fry for couple of minutes.
Blend together fried onions, tomatoe puree, yoghurt, all powder masala into a paste.
Add the paste to the meat.
Cook for around 20 minutes or till meat is tender and the gravy becomes thick.
Boil 2 cups if rice in lots of water till it is almost cooked.
Drain the water from rice.
Divide the rice in two parts.
Lay first part of rice in a pot.
Add the cooked meat.
Lay the remaining part of rice.
Cover the lid tightly and cook it on very low heat for 20-25 minutes.
Serve with yoghurt and green chutney.