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Name: Authentic Bahraini Biryani Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Bahrain
Ingredients: *For the Meat Marinade:**; 1 kg chicken or lamb, cut into pieces; 1 cup plain yogurt; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; *For the Rice:**; 3 cups basmati rice; 4 quarts water; 1 teaspoon salt; 3-4 green cardamom pods; 2-3 cloves; 1 small cinnamon stick; *For the Biryani Base:**; 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 2 large potatoes, peeled and quartered; 2 tomatoes, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped fresh coriander; 1/2 cup chopped fresh mint; 1 teaspoon saffron threads soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk; 1/4 cup rose water or kewra water (optional, for aroma); 1/2 cup fried onions (for garnish); *Spice Mix:**; 2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

Biryani (Bahraini)

Bahrain

Aromatic rice dish layered with spiced meat, potatoes, and yogurt, distinct to Bahraini households.

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