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Lahm Mandi

1 h 15 minServes 4Nutri-Score C€€
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Ingredients

4 people
  • mutton (cut into pieces)Meat1 kg
  • oilPantry75 ml
  • white onion (chopped)Produce2 pieces
  • cumin seedsSpices6 g
  • whole black pepperSpices3 g
  • cinnamon sticksSpices2 pieces
  • bay leavesSpices2 pieces
  • clovesSpices6 pieces
  • black cardamomSpices1 piece
  • green cardamomSpices3 pieces
  • coriander powderSpices6 g
  • cumin powderSpices6 g
  • dried lemonsSpices2 pieces
  • black pepper powderSpices6 g
  • saltSpices15 g
  • water (warm)Other600 ml
  • biryani masalaSpices6 g
  • rice (soaked for 3 hours and drained)Grains250 g
  • food colouringOther2 ml

per serving

Nutrition

814kcal

Carbs
51 g
Proteins
54 g
Fat
44 g
Adapt tools

what you’ll use

Tools

  • Pressure cooker
  • Grill
  • Pastry brush
  • Mixing bowl

step by step

Method

  1. Fry the onions and mutton

    • Heat the oil in a pressure cooker and fry the onions until slightly golden.
    • Add the mutton and fry well.
    Step 1
  2. Add the whole spices

    • Add the cumin seeds, whole black pepper, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, cloves, black cardamom and green cardamoms.
    • Cook for 2–3 minutes.
    Step 2
  3. Pressure-cook the yakhni

    • Pour in the warm water and add the coriander powder, cumin powder, dried lemons, black pepper powder and salt.
    • Bring to a boil, close the lid and pressure-cook for 15–20 minutes after the first whistle.
    • Allow the pressure to release naturally.
    Step 3
  4. Grill the mutton

    • Remove the mutton and some excess oil from the yakhni.
    • Mix the biryani masala with the reserved yakhni oil and brush it over the meat.
    • Grill for 2–3 minutes.
    Step 4
  5. Cook the rice in the yakhni

    • Add the extra water to the remaining yakhni if needed.
    • Add the soaked rice and bring to a boil.
    • Close the cooker and cook for 2–3 minutes after the first whistle.
    Step 5
  6. Colour and steam on dum

    • Release the pressure and add the food colouring.
    • Leave the rice on dum for another 10 minutes.
    Step 6
  7. Serve

    • Transfer the rice to a serving plate and arrange the grilled mutton on top.
    • Enjoy!
    Step 7