Step 1: Prepare the Mutton Curry

• Begin by heating oil or ghee in a pot over medium heat.
• Next, add the finely chopped onions and fry until they turn golden brown.
• Once the onions are golden brown, add the chopped tomatoes and continue frying until the oil separates from the gravy.
• After the tomatoes have softened, incorporate the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until it releases its fragrant aroma.
• Now, add the mutton pieces and cook them until they change color, indicating that they have been partially cooked.
• To enhance the flavors, stir in yogurt and Milan Mutton Biryani Masala.
• Braise the mixture for about 15 minutes over low heat, ensuring that the flavors meld together. Now add 1-2 cups of water to keep the mixture moist.
• Continue the cooking process on low heat until the meat is tender and the gravy has thickened, indicating that the mutton curry is ready.

Step 2: Cook the Basmati Rice

• In a separate pot, bring 8-10 cups of water to a boil.
• Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add 8 tablespoons of salt and the basmati rice.
• Cook the basmati rice until it is nearly tender but still has a slight bite to it.
• Drain the rice and set it aside, ensuring that it remains separated to prevent it from sticking together.

Step 3: Assemble the Biryani

• In a flat-bottomed pan, start by spreading a layer of the cooked basmati rice.
• Next, top the rice layer with the cooked mutton curry, ensuring that it is evenly distributed.
• Repeat the layering process, alternating between the cooked rice and the mutton curry until all of the ingredients have been used up.
• Cover the pot tightly with a lid, trapping the steam and allowing the flavors to infuse further.
• Cook the biryani over low heat for about 15 minutes, ensuring that the rice is completely cooked through and the flavors have melded harmoniously.

Step 4: Garnish and Serve

• Once the biryani is cooked through, gently mix the rice and mutton curry.
• To enhance the presentation, garnish the biryani with chopped coriander leaves, mint leaves, and sliced onions.
• For an extra touch of flavor and crunch, consider adding fried onions (optional) to the garnish.
• Serve the hot and flavorful biryani with your favorite raita or salad for a complete and satisfying meal.

Tips:

• For a richer flavor, marinate the mutton overnight in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and a teaspoon of lemon juice.
• If you prefer a milder biryani, reduce the amount of Milan Mutton Biryani Masala.
• For a more fragrant biryani, add a bay leaf and a few cardamom pods to the oil while frying the onions.
• You can also add potatoes to the mutton curry.
• Adjust the amount of spices according to your taste preference.