Degchi Biryani Recipe

Ingredients:
Mutton - 1 kg
Basmati Rice - 1 kg
Potatoes - 4
Onion - 3
Egg - 4
Raisins - 5 tbsp
Milk - 1/2 cup
Cardamoms - 8
Pepper Corns - 8
Cloves - 8
Bay Leaves - 1
Shahjeera - 1 tsp
Saffron - 1/2 tsp
Coriander Leaves - 1/2 cup
Mint Leaves - 1/2 cup
Ghee - 150 gms
Salt to Taste
Curds - 1 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder - 1 tbsp
Raw Papaya Paste - 1 tbsp
Chilli Powder - 2 tsp

Method:
1. Marinate the meat in the curd mixture for 30 minutes.
2. Heat 5 tbsp ghee in a pan.
3. Add cardamoms, shahjeera, cloves, bay leaves and peppercorns.
4. Add rice and stir fry for 6 minutes.
5. Add milk and hot water and salt.
6. Cook till the rice is done.
7. Heat 6 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker.
8. Add meat and fry till golden.
9. Add one cup of water and pressure cook till meat are soft.
10. Open lid, add potatoes and cook for a further 5 minutes till potatoes are done.
11. Remove.
12. In a large pan arrange a layer of rice.
13. Sprinkle saffron, fried onions and dry fruits.
14. Cover with a layer of meat.
15. Continue till all meat and rice are over.
16. Cover tightly and place on a hot griddle or in a hot oven for 5 to 7 minutes.
17. Remove.
18. Garnish with egg halves and coriander and mint leaves.
19. Serve hot.