The Best Beef Biryani Recipe in Pakistan

Do you enjoy foods that are hot and flavorful? If yes, then you must try the traditional Pakistani dish, beef biryani. This dish is a perfect blend of aromatic spices, tender beef, and long-grain basmati rice. In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of making the best beef biryani recipe in Pakistan. 

 Ingredients

To make the perfect beef biryani, you will need the following ingredients:

•  1 kg beef 
•  2 cups basmati rice 
•  3 onions 
•  4 tomatoes 
•  1 cup yogurt 
•  2 tbsp ginger garlic paste 
•  2 green chilies 
•  1 tsp cumin seeds 
•  1 tsp coriander powder 
•  1 tsp red chili powder 
•  1 tsp turmeric powder 
•  1 tsp garam masala powder 
•  1 tsp salt 
•  1/2 cup oil 
•  1/4 cup ghee 
•  1/2 cup fried onions 
•  1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves 
•  1/2 cup chopped mint leaves 

    Preparation

  1. Wash the beef and cut it into bite-sized pieces.

  2. Soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes.

  3. Slice the onions and tomatoes.

  4. In a large pot, heat oil and ghee and add cumin seeds and green      chilies.

  5. Add sliced onions and fry them until golden brown.

  6. Include the paste and stir for a single minute.

  7. Add beef and fry until the color changes.

  8. Add tomatoes, coriander powder, red chili powder, turmeric             powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for          10-15 minutes until the beef is tender.

  9. In a separate pot, boil water and add soaked basmati rice and           salt.  Cook until the rice is 80% done.

  10. Layer the beef mixture and rice in a large pot, starting with the    beef mixture as the first layer.

  11. Add fried onions, coriander leaves, and mint leaves on top of        the rice.

  12. Cover the pot with a tight lid and cook on low heat for 20-30        minutes.

  13. Serve hot with raita and salad.

   Tips

  1 To make the biryani more flavorful, you can add saffron milk on    top of the rice before cooking.

  2 You can also add boiled potatoes and boiled eggs in between the      layers of rice and beef for a richer taste.

  3 Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning and sticking of the    biryani.

 Conclusion

Now you know how to make the best beef biryani recipe in Pakistan. This dish may take some time and effort, but the end result is worth it. So, gather your family and friends and enjoy this delicious meal together. Happy cooking!