This is a slightly westernised version of the traditional hyderabadi indian biryani recipe, but it still tastes amazing! I’ve also included a video with an old Indian master chef showing you how to create an indian biryani properly! Enjoy.

Ingredients for Indian Biryani Recipe

• 1 onion (sliced)
• 3 thumbs of ginger (chopped small)
• 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
• 400g meat (chicken, lamb, beef – it’s up to you) cut into small cubes about 2 cm
• 200g mixed vegetables (any of the following work:-mushrooms, peas, red pepper, green beans) chopped small
• 300g rice (basmati is best)
• 500ml stock (depending on the kind of meat you’re using)
• 2 tbsp peanut oil
• 25g butter

For the meat marinade

• 200g yoghurt
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 2 tsp curry powder (make your own if you like)
• 6 cardamom pods
• 5 cloves
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint
• bunch of chopped fresh coriander
• 1 inch cinnamon stick

Method for Indian Biryani Recipe

1. Mix the ingredients for the meat marinade with the meat and chill for at least 45 minutes
2. In a heavy casserole dish gently fry the onions, ginger and garlic in peanut oil for about 5 minutes
3. Add the butter
4. When melted, add the meat mixture  and fry for about 5 minutes, stirring continually
5. Add the rice and vegetables and cook for a further minute.
6. Finally pour the stock in, cover with a lid and put in the oven on 170 degrees C for about 20 minutes or until the rice is properly cooked.

You can add more water if necessary, or cook for longer.

Now, here is an excellent video with a real Indian chef that shows how to cook an authentic hyderabadi Indian biryani.

1. Laura Banks says:

   March 10, 2012 at 8:31 pm

   This is a great video
2. Paddy says:

   March 25, 2012 at 7:13 am

   Indian biryani is an absolute favourite – my mothers Indian biryani recipe is to die for – its very similar to this. Thank you