https://arshadhs.github.io/tags/yakhni/Recent content in Yakhni on Arshad SiddiquiHugoen-usWed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/rice/yakhnibiryani/Wed, 04 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0100https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/rice/yakhnibiryani/<p><strong>Wednesday, 4 June 2014</strong><br> <strong>Yakhni Biryani</strong></p> <p>“Yakhni” means broth or stock. The meat is cooked with whole spices and the broth is used to cook the biryani.</p> <hr> <h3 id="ingredients"> Ingredients <a class="anchor" href="#ingredients">#</a> </h3> <h4 id="for-the-mutton"> For the mutton: <a class="anchor" href="#for-the-mutton">#</a> </h4> <ul> <li>1 kg mutton, cut into pieces</li> <li>2 Tbsp coriander seeds</li> <li>1 onion, roughly chopped</li> <li>12 cloves of garlic</li> <li>2 bay leaves</li> <li>4–5 green cardamoms</li> <li>2 cinnamon sticks</li> <li>6–7 cloves</li> <li>Salt, to taste</li> <li>Water</li> </ul> <h4 id="for-the-pulao"> For the pulao: <a class="anchor" href="#for-the-pulao">#</a> </h4> <ul> <li>3–4 Tbsp oil</li> <li>2 bay leaves</li> <li>6–7 cloves</li> <li>4–5 cinnamon sticks</li> <li>4–5 green cardamoms</li> <li>7–8 onions, thinly sliced lengthwise</li> <li>4 heaped Tbsp ground garlic</li> <li>1 grated nutmeg</li> <li>1 tsp cinnamon powder</li> <li>2 cups of basmati rice</li> <li>4 cups of mutton stock</li> <li>Salt, to taste</li> </ul> <hr> <h3 id="recipe"> Recipe <a class="anchor" href="#recipe">#</a> </h3> <h4 id="preparing-the-yakhni"> Preparing the “Yakhni” <a class="anchor" href="#preparing-the-yakhni">#</a> </h4> <ol> <li>Add enough water to a pan.</li> <li>Tie up the onion and all the spices into a small muslin cloth (<em>potli</em>), and drop it in the pan.</li> <li>Add meat.</li> <li>Add salt.</li> <li>Cook until the meat gets tender.</li> <li>Discard the whole spices from the potli.</li> </ol> <hr> <h4 id="preparing-the-biryani"> Preparing the &ldquo;Biryani&rdquo; <a class="anchor" href="#preparing-the-biryani">#</a> </h4> <ol> <li>Heat the oil in a heavy-bottomed vessel.</li> <li>Add the whole spices to it.</li> <li>Once they start spluttering, add onions.</li> <li>Fry till they turn golden brown in colour.</li> <li>Add garlic paste and stir for some time.</li> <li>Add nutmeg and cinnamon powder and mix well.</li> <li>Mix in the cooked mutton and the rice.</li> <li>Sprinkle salt over it and continue to stir.</li> <li>Add the mutton stock and mix well.</li> <li>Cover it with a heavy lid to prevent the steam from escaping.</li> <li>Cook on low heat for about 15–20 minutes.</li> <li>Serve hot with raita or chutney.</li> </ol> <hr> <p><a href="https://arshadhs.github.io/">Home</a> | <a href="https://arshadhs.github.io/docs/recipe/rice/"> Rice </a></p>