Beef Breyani
Beef Breyani. Follow this simple method to recreate a beloved classic at home.
Ingrédients
- 500 g beef (boneless stew cuts or goulash), cubed
- 1½ cups basmati or long grain rice
- 2 onions sliced
- 2 potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp breyani mix or 1 tsp each of cumin, coriander, turmeric, and garam masala
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 tsp grated ginger or ½ tsp ground
- ½ cup plain yoghurt or 1 grated tomato
- To taste Salt and pepper
- 2–3 cups water
- 1 handful fresh coriander or mint (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Rinse and cook rice in salted water until almost done. Drain and set aside.
- Fry onions: Heat oil in a pot. Fry onions until golden and set half aside for garnish.
- Brown the meat: Add garlic, ginger, and spices to the remaining onions. Stir in the beef and fry until browned.
- Add potatoes and yoghurt: Add potatoes and yoghurt (or tomato), stir well. Add about 1 cup of water and simmer until meat and potatoes are tender (30–40 mins).
- Layer the breyani: In the same pot or an oven dish, layer meat and sauce, then rice, then repeat. Top with the reserved fried onions. Sprinkle fresh coriander or mint if using.
- Steam: Add a splash of water, cover tightly, and let it steam on low heat for 10–15 minutes (or bake covered in the oven at 180°C for 20 mins).
