Mughlai kofta Briyani

Ingredients:

1 Kg Lamb/Beef Mince

4 Cups Basmati Rice

2 large- sliced Onion

2 Cup Oil

For Kofta

1 1/2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp Red chilli powder

1 tbsp Turmeric powder

1 tbsp Black pepper powder

1 tsp Garam Masala powder

Coriander Leaves (Finely chopped)

Mint Leaves (Finely chopped)

2 Green Chilli

4 tbsp Lemon Juice

1 Egg

Salt to taste

 Oil (as required)

For Preparing Gravy (Aqni)

1 1/2 cup Yoghurt

1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp Red chilli powder

1 tbsp Turmeric powder
1 tsp Garam Masala powder

2 big pinch Saffron threads

4 tbsp Lemon

2-4 Green Chilli

 Coriander Leaves (finely chopped)

 Mint Leaves (finely chopped)

salt to taste

4 tpsb Oil

 Preparing Basmati Rice

1 tbsp Caraway seeds/Shah Zeera

4 Black Peppercorns

4 Green Cardamoms
2 Cinnamon sticks

2Cloves

Salt to taste

For Garnish

1 tbsp Ghee

Coriander (finely chopped)

Mint (finely chopped)

Yellow colour

2 boil Eggs (optional)

2 tbsp Toasted sliced Almonds

Fry Onions

Method:

Wash the rice and soak it in surplus water for about 1-2 hour.

For Preparing Kofta

Wash the mince and drain well.

In a Mixing blow Add raw mince, ginger and garlic paste, red chilli powder,turmeric powder,salt, green chilli,black pepper powder, garam masala powder, egg, coriander leaves, mint leaves and mix well.leave for the Marinading for 2 hours.

After 2 hours marination, let the mince grind to a smooth paste.

Then take a small ball mixture of mince, make it round shape balls on your palm,to make Kofta.

Meanwhile,In a non-stick pan add oil at medium heat.

Then fry them in hot oil. Let it fry until it is golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

Remove from the Heat.

For Preparing fry Onion

In a large saucepan at medium heat, add 2 cup oil.Add onions and fry to golden brown, take out onions(these are used for garnishing).

For Preparing Kofta Gravy (Aqni) 

Meanwhile In a blender or food processor add Yogurt,coriander leaves, mint, green chilies, and blend to a paste. In a large saucepan  add oil at medium heat,add the blend yogurt and add red chilli powder, Turmeric powder,Black Peppercorns,lemon,salt, garam masala powder and stir well and let it cook for 25-30 minutes until you see oil floating on top well. 

Then add  Kofta and Fry onions,corainder,mint and saffron mix well.leave it for few minutes.

Water along with spices

Meanwhile,In a large cooking pot pour in water along with cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, caraway seeds and salt.let it come to a boil,add the drained rice,give it a stir and let the rice cook until it is half done, 2-3 minutes. Drain the rice and keep aside.

Spread the drained half cooked rice and arrange a layer over the kofta Gravy in the vessel.

Again, spread another layer of rice with the kofta, chopped coriander  mint, fried onions,toasted sliced almonds,Ghee and yellow colour.

Cover the vessel properly with aluminium foil or cover with cotton cloth so that no steams can escape so the nice steam has formed inside.

Allow to cook in low heat for 15 minutes,untill the Gravy is dried up, close the heat,but leave the saucepan on the hot stove so that a nice steam forms. Let the dish rest for 15-30 minutes.

Serving Briyani with Dahi ki chutney,Baghare Baingan, kachumber (diced cucumber, tomato and onion salsa),Mircha-ka-salan