Lamb biryani
SERVES 4 | PREP 20 MINS PLUS MARINATING | COOK 1 HR 20 MINS MORE EFFORT
500g lamb leg, cut into small chunks (bone-in is preferable)
BIRYANI GARAM MASALA
1 tsp shahi jeera seeds or cumin seeds
6 green cardamom pods
1 black cardamom pod
3cm cinnamon stick or cassia bark
3 cloves
2cm piece of mace or ¼ tsp ground mace (optional)
MARINADE
3 garlic cloves, grated
4cm piece of ginger, grated
1 green chilli, finely chopped
large handful of coriander, chopped
large handful of mint leaves, chopped
1 kiwi, peeled and mashed into a paste with a fork
3 tbsp natural yogurt
4 tbsp passata
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp chilli powder
5 tbsp crunchy golden fried onions
½ lime, juiced
