Most Famous Bangladeshi Kacchi Biryani Recipe (Dhaka-style) for hom...

Dhaka-Style Kacchi Biryani

Embark on a flavorful journey to Dhaka with this authentic Kacchi Biryani recipe. Rooted in Nawabi culinary traditions, this rice-based delight combines tender mutton, fragrant basmati rice, and an exquisite blend of spices. We've tailored this recipe for home cooks, ensuring that you can recreate the rich and celebratory essence of Bangladeshi cuisine right in your kitchen.

Ingredients

🥩 1 kg Mutton or Lamb on the bone
🍚 4 cups Extra Long Basmati Rice
🏺 1 cup Cooking Oil from a decorative glass bottle
🥔 2 medium Marris Piper Potatoes, cut into large pieces
🌿 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder for potatoes
🧅 2 cups Sliced Onions 1 cup for garnish, 1 cup for base
🌿 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
🌿 4-6 Cardamom Pods
🌿 2 Bay Leaves Tez Pata
🌿 2-3 Cinnamon Sticks Cassia Bark
🌿 4-6 Cloves
🧄 2 tbsp Chopped Garlic
🌿 2 tbsp Chopped Ginger
🌶️ 6-8 Green Chilies
🧂 1.5 tsp Salt for mutton
🌿 1 tsp Turmeric Powder for seasoning
🌶️ 2 tsp Kashmiri Chilli Powder
🌿 2 tsp Ground Coriander Powder
🌿 1 tsp Cumin Powder
🌿 1 tsp Garam Masala Powder store-bought
🍅 4 tbsp Heinz Tomato Ketchup
🥛 4 tbsp Low Fat Greek Style Natural Yogurt Sainsbury's brand
💧 1 cup Water to soften meat

Milk Mix (Secret Ingredient)
🥛 4 tbsp Nestlé Nido Instant Full Cream Milk Powder
🧈 4 tbsp Khanum Ghee
🍬 2 tbsp Sugar
🥛 1 cup Hot Milk
🌼 1 tsp Saffron

Rice Seasoning
🧂 1/2 tsp Salt use 1 tsp for more flavor
🏺 2 tbsp Cooking Oil
🍎 1 tbsp Vinegar Apple Cider, brand not specified

Biryani Layer/Garnish
🥛 1 tbsp Nestlé Nido Instant Full Cream Milk Powder
🍇 1.5 tbsp Golden Raisins
🥜 1.5 tbsp Ground Cashew or Almond
🍑 10-12 Dried Plums Aloo Bukhara
🌿 Fresh Chopped Coriander
🧅 Fried Onions from earlier step

Instructions

1- Warm the Milk:

Gently warm 1 cup of milk in a small saucepan over low heat.
Set aside.

2- Fry the Potatoes:

Heat 1 cup of cooking oil in a medium pan.
Fry potatoes coated with 1/2 tsp turmeric until golden.
Remove and reserve the oil.

3- Fry the Onions (Barista):

Use the same oil to fry 2 cups of sliced onions till golden.
Set aside most for garnish, leaving some in the pan.

4- Sauté Spices and Aromatics:

Add cumin seeds, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves to remaining oil.
Sauté.

5- Cook the Onions and Aromatics:

Add sliced onions, garlic, and ginger.
Sauté until golden.

6- Add Mutton:

Add mutton, cooking on high for 10 mins.
Mix in turmeric, chili, coriander, cumin, and garam masala powders.

7- Add Ketchup and Season:

Add tomato ketchup and salt.
For softer meat, add water, cook until evaporated.

8- Simmer with Yogurt:

Stir in yogurt.
Cover and simmer on low for 20 mins.

9- Prepare Basmati Rice:

Wash and soak rice for 30 mins.

10- Boil the Rice:
- In a pot, boil water with salt, oil, and vinegar.
- Add rice and cook for 6 mins.

11- Drain the Rice:
- Drain rice ensuring it is firm but slightly softened.

12- Assemble Layers:
- Line cooked mutton at the pot's bottom.
- Layer potatoes, sprinkle milk powder, cashews, raisins, plums, and some fried onions.

13- Layer Rice and Garnish:
- Add the rice.
- Pour the milk mix.
- Sprinkle remaining onions and coriander on top.

14- Dum Cooking:
- Seal the pot with foil and cover.
- Place on a preheated griddle.
- Cook on high for 5 mins and low for 20 mins.
- Rest for 20 mins before serving.

Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 2 hours
Total Time: 3 hours
Servings: 8-10 generous portions
Equipment: Large Aluminum Pot with Handles and Lid ("Guaranteed Stainless Steel ISO 900 Certified"), Medium Pan with Wooden Handle, Small Saucepan with Black Handle, Black Non-Stick Pot with Lid, Flat Griddle/Tawa, Slotted Spoon with Wooden Handle, Standard Kitchen Utensils, Glass Bowls, Small White Plates, Colander/Strainer, Measuring Cups, Serving Plate (Oval, Metal), Kitchen Knife, Cutting Board (Wooden), Gas Stove with Four Burners, Aluminum Foil