Special Mutton Pulao

Special Mutton Pulao is a delicious and flavorful rice dish that’s made by cooking basmati rice with tender mutton or lamb meat and a blend of aromatic spices. It’s a one-pot meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner and is often served with raita or salad.

Ingredient:

Prepare Pulao Masala:

·        Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) 1 tbs

·        Saunf (Fennel seeds) 1 tbs

·        Zeera (Cumin seeds) 1 tbs

·        Sabut kali mirch (Black peppercorns) 1 & ½ tsp

·        Javitri (Mace) blade 1

·        Jaifil (Nutmeg) ¼ piece

·        Laung (Cloves) 3-4

·        Hari elaichi (Green cardamom) 3-4

·        Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 2

·        Darchini (Cinnamon sticks) 3

·        Badi elaichi (Black cardamom) 1

·        Tez patta (Bay leaves) 2

·        Mutton mix boti 750g

·        Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tbs

·        Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste

·        Water 5 Cups or as required

·        Ghee (Clarified butter) ½ Cup

·        Laung (Cloves) 2

·        Badiyan ka phool (Star anise) 1

·        Zeera (Cumin seeds) ½ tsp

·        Sabut dhania (Coriander seeds) ½ tsp

·        Pyaz (Onion) sliced 1 medium

·        Dahi (Yogurt) whisked 1 Cup

·        Hari mirch (Green chilli) paste 1 & ½ tbs

·        Adrak lehsan paste (Ginger garlic paste) 1 tbs

·        Chawal (Rice) Sella ½ kg (soaked for 30 minutes)

·        Namak (Salt) 1 tsp or to taste

·        Lemon juice 2 tbs

·        Hari mirch (Green chillies) slit 3-4

·        Pyaz (Onion) fried 3-4 tbs

·        Pyaz (Onion) fried

Method

Prepare Pulao Masala:

In a spice mixer,add coriander seeds,fennel seeds,cumin seeds,black peppercorns,mace,nutmeg, cloves,green cardamom,star anise,cinnamon sticks,black cardamom,bay leaves & grind well.Pulao masala is ready!In a pot,add mutton,ginger garlic paste,salt,water,mix well & bring it to boil then remove scum.Add pulao masala (1 tbs) & mix well,cover & cook on low flame until meat is tender (approx. 40-45 minutes) & set aside.In a pot,add clarified butter & let it melt.Add cloves,star anise,cumin seeds,coriander seeds & mix well.Add onion,mix well and fry until light golden.On low flame,add yogurt,green chilli paste,ginger garlic paste,mix well & cook for 1-2 minutes.Add remaining pulao masala & mix well.Add boiled mutton along with its stock,bring it to boil & let stock reduce to 2 & ½ Cups.Add rice & mix well.Add salt,lemon juice & mix well then cook on high flame until water is reduced (3-4 minutes).Add green chillies,fried onion,cover with kitchen cloth & lid then simmer cook on low flame for 10-12 minutes.Garnish with fried onion & serve