Name: Bangladeshi Beef Biryani (Gosht Biryani)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice (400g); 1 lb beef chuck or rump steak, cut into 1.5-inch cubes (450g); 4 medium potatoes, peeled and halved; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup plain yogurt; 4 tablespoons ghee or neutral oil; 1 teaspoon saffron threads, soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk; 1 tablespoon rose water or kewra water (optional but traditional); 2 teaspoons ginger paste; 2 teaspoons garlic paste; 1 teaspoon salt (for rice); 1 teaspoon salt (for meat marinade); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to taste); 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder; 1/2 teaspoon coriander powder; 2 bay leaves; 4 green cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 2-inch cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 1 black cardamom pod; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds; 2 green chilies, slit (optional); 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint leaves; 2 tablespoons fried onions (birista) for garnish; 4 cups water (for boiling rice)