Beef biryani ingredients

While many prefer to order it from their local biryani spot, homemade beef biryani has a distinct magic, deeper flavours, a stronger aroma, and that extra touch of love.

Ingredients

For the beef marinade:

• 1 kg beef (preferably on the bone), cut into chunks

• 1 cup plain yoghurt

• 2 tbsp garlic-ginger paste

• 1 tbsp biryani masala

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 1 tsp cumin

• 1 tsp paprika

• 1 tsp salt

• Juice of 1 lemon

For the rice:

3 cups long-grain basmati rice

6 cups water

3 cloves

2 cardamom pods

1 small cinnamon stick

1 bay leaf

Salt to taste

For the biryani:

3 large onions, thinly sliced

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

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3 tablespoons tomato paste

½ cup chopped coriander (Dhania)

½ cup chopped mint (optional)

½ cup cooking oil

A few strands of saffron (optional), soaked in 3 tbsp warm milk

2–3 tablespoons ghee (or butter)

1 potato, peeled and cut into quarters (optional)

Green chillies, to taste