Kheema (mince Biryani)

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RECIPE

1kg beef/mutton mince2 large onions (sliced)3 cloves4 cinnamon sticks5 cardamom pods5 whole peppercorns2 star anise1 teaspoon cumin seeds1 tablespoon red ginger garlic masala1 ½ teaspoon salt2 teaspoon chilli powder2 teaspoon coriander powder2 teaspoon cumin powder¼ teaspoon turmeric powder1 tablespoon brown vinegar1 teaspoon mustard powder3 large tomatoes (liquidized)1 bunch dhania (coriander) (chopped fine)Handful chopped mint1 liter sourmilk1 cup frozen peasYellow food coloring4-5 potatoes (quartered, fried)Saffron threadsBiryani or saffron essenceghee (Clarified butter)/ butter cubes
Rice-2 cups basmati rice4 cups water1 teaspoon rough salt
METHOD1. In a pot, add water with rough salt and bring to boil. Add in rinsed rice and boil till rice is cooked but still firm. Drain and leave aside.2. Braise onions in oil till golden, then remove half and leave aside.3. Add whole spices to onion in pot and braise. 4. Add powdered spices, masala and vinegar, braise till fragrant, then add in mince and mix in well.5. Brown mince, breaking lumps with the back of spoon6. Add in peas and liquidized tomatoes.7. Cook till liquid has reduced, then add in half the chopped coriander, slit chillies and 1 cup sourmilk to mince and remove from stove.8. Color potatoes before frying. When done add to mince.9. Spoon boiled rice over potatoes. 10. Then sprinkle on the reserved onions.11. Chop mint and coriander and sprinkle over.12. Place over blobs of butter/ghee (Clarified butter). 13. In a pan heat with ¼ cup water, saffron threads and few drops biryani essence. Heat till saffron colors water.14. Drizzle over rice. Then cover pot with foil and lid.15. Place pot back on stove and steam altogether until rice is fluffy and all liquid has reduced/ or even moderate heated oven. When done, serve with dhai/raita and fried papad.
Note: If using boiled eggs, once peeled and rinsed, push into rice, covering it before placing on chopped greens, fried onion etc.You could use boiled Masoor (Back lentils) if you wish, and mix with the mince but my family prefers the peas.

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(serves 4-6)

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