Lamb Biryani

One-Pot Dinner

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Lamb Biryani

YIELD

4 servings

COURSE

Main Course

TIME

1 hr 15 mins

CUISINE

Indian

in Instant Pot

Caramelize onions

1

Heat Instant Pot on Sauté. Add oil, sliced onions and a pinch of salt. Sauté until onions are golden brown.

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Prepare Marinade

2

Combine yogurt, ghee, lime, ginger, garlic, and spices for the marinade.

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Marinate Lamb

3

Add lamb, browned onions, sliced pepper, and toss well. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.

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Soak Rice

4

Soak basmati rice for 15 minutes. Then, soak saffron in a tablespoon of hot water.

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Layer Biryani

5

Spread marinated lamb in a single layer. Spread rinsed and drained basmati rice on top of the lamb.

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Layer Aromatics

6

Sprinkle salt and top with the remaining fried onions and chopped cilantro. Add soaked saffron on top.

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Pressure Cook

7

Pressure cook for 6 mins at high pressure. Open the lid after natural pressure release.

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Rest Biryani

8

Let the Biryani rest for 5 minutes, uncovered. Then, gently fluff the rice with a fork and serve!

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Enjoy!

9

Serve with cucumber raita (cucumber-yogurt dip)!

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