Biryani is a classic dish beloved across many cultures, and this Kurdish rendition with tender beef brings a flavorful twist. While biryani can be made with various meats or even as a vegetarian dish, the combination of spices, fried ingredients, and perfectly cooked basmati rice makes this version irresistibly delicious. Let's dive into creating this aromatic feast!
Ingredients
For the Beef:
š 2 pounds beef, cut into bite-size pieces
š§ 1 teaspoon 7 spice
š§ 1 teaspoon salt
š¢ļø 1 tablespoon oil
š§ 1 cup warm water
For the Fried Ingredients:
š„ 4 potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size pieces
š° 1 cup peeled almonds
š 1 cup raisins
šæ 1 cup peas
For the Rice:
š 2 cups basmati rice
š¢ļø 1/4 cup oil
š 1/2 cup vermicelli
šæ 1 cinnamon stick
šæ 4 cardamom pods
š§ 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
š§ 1 tablespoon 7 spice
š§ 1 teaspoon turmeric
š§ 1 tablespoon salt
š§ 3 cups hot water
Instructions
1- Prepare the Beef:
- Add the beef to a pot and cook on high heat for 15 minutes.
- Add 7 spice, salt, oil, and warm water. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook for 40 minutes until the beef is tender. Set aside.
2- Fry the Ingredients:
- Fry the potatoes until golden brown and set aside.
- Lightly fry the almonds until golden.
- Briefly fry the raisins for about 10 seconds until they puff up.
- Fry the peas for about 20 seconds and set aside.
3- Cook the Rice:
- Wash the basmati rice until water runs clear and soak it in warm water for 30 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pot and add the vermicelli, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods. Fry until the vermicelli turns brown.
- Drain the rice and add it to the pot. Add salt, 7 spice, turmeric, chicken bouillon, and hot water. Mix well.
- Cover and cook the rice on high until water evaporates, then reduce heat to low and cook for another 20 minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick.
4- Combine and Serve:
- Mix the cooked beef, fried potatoes, almonds, raisins, and peas into the cooked rice.
- Enjoy your aromatic Kurdish Beef Biryani!
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 6-8
Equipment: Pot with lid, frying pan
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Cooking Tips
- Ensure not to overcrowd when frying ingredients for an even and crisp result.
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