Try this spiced rice: delicious and healthy!
Recipes
Spiced Biryani
Ingredients
- 500 g bone-in leg of lamb
- 400 g basmati rice
- 1 large onion
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 20 g fresh ginger
- 2 ripe tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 4 cardamom pods
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 120 g full fat, sugar-free yogurt
- 35 ml Borges extra virgin olive oil
- 750 ml chicken broth or water
- 20 g fresh cilantro
- 20 g fresh mint
- 50 g roasted almonds or cashews (optional)
Step by step
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Step 1
Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear and let it soak for 30 minutes.
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Step 2
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a deep frying pan or pot and add the sliced onion. Cook over medium heat until the onion is golden brown and caramelized.
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Step 3
Add the chopped garlic, ginger, and chopped tomatoes and stir until the mixture forms a thick sauce. Add the spices: turmeric, cumin, garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom and pepper.
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Step 4
Mix well and add the lamb along with the yogurt. Cook over medium heat for a few minutes until the flavors are blended and the meat is browned.
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Step 5
Add the rice and the hot broth. Cover and cook over low heat for 15–20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid and is fluffy.
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Step 6
Turn off the heat and let the pot sit for 5 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh cilantro and mint. For an extra touch, add roasted almonds or cashews.
