Pakistani Lamb Biryani Recipe

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Pakistani Lamb Biryani
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  1. 1. Heat 1⁄4 cup oil in a 5-qt. skillet over high heat. Add onions; cook, stirring occasionally, until dark brown, 20–25 minutes. Transfer to a bowl; set aside.
  2. 2. Heat remaining oil in a 5-qt. pot over high heat. Add garam masala, chile flakes, turmeric, 10 peppercorns, 5 green cardamom pods, 2 black cardamom pods, and 1 cinnamon stick; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add garlic, tomatoes, chiles, and ginger; cook, stirring, 2–3 minutes. Add lamb, season with salt, and cook until lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Cover, reduce heat to medium; cook until lamb is tender, about 1 hour. Add fried onions, yogurt, 1⁄2 cup mint, and 2 tablespoons cilantro; cook, uncovered, for 15 minutes more. Set aside.
  3. 3. Put saffron into a bowl and cover with 1⁄2 cup hot water; set aside. Bring 4 cups of water to a boil in a 5-qt. saucepan. Add remaining peppercorns, green and black cardamom, and cinnamon, along with the rice, cumin, cloves, and bay leaves, and season with salt. Cook rice until al dente, 5–10 minutes; drain rice and set aside.
  4. 4. Transfer half the lamb curry to a 5-qt. pot. Top lamb with half the rice. Pour half the saffron mixture onto rice along with a few drops of rose water and food coloring (if using); mix into rice with your fingers. Top with remaining lamb curry and remaining rice; drizzle with remaining saffron; mix. Steam, covered, on low heat until rice is tender, about 10 minutes. Garnish with remaining mint and cilantro.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1012.95 Kcal (4241 kJ)
Calories from fat 682.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.83g 117%
Cholesterol 109.98mg 37%
Sodium 119.95mg 5%
Potassium 841.24mg 18%
Total Carbs 51.66g 17%
Sugars 2.95g 12%
Dietary Fiber 5.83g 23%
Protein 30.7g 61%
Vitamin C 20.5mg 34%
Vitamin A 1.5mg 49%
Iron 220.2mg 1223%
Calcium 130.6mg 13%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 106.48 Kcal (446 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.97g 117%
Cholesterol 11.56mg 37%
Sodium 12.61mg 5%
Potassium 88.43mg 18%
Total Carbs 5.43g 17%
Sugars 0.31g 12%
Dietary Fiber 0.61g 23%
Protein 3.23g 61%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 34%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 49%
Iron 23.1mg 1223%
Calcium 13.7mg 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 25.8
    Points
  • 27
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Total Fat

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