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Name: Authentic Kacchi Biryani from Bangladesh
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Bangladesh
Ingredients: 1 kg mutton or beef, cut into 1.5-inch pieces (bone-in preferred); 2 cups basmati rice; 1 cup plain yogurt; 4 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste; 2 large onions, thinly sliced; 4 green chilies, slit; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 4 tablespoons ghee or cooking oil; 1 teaspoon saffron strands (soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk); 1 teaspoon kewra water (optional, for aroma); 2 teaspoons salt (adjust to taste); 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust to heat preference); 1 teaspoon garam masala powder; 2 bay leaves; 4 green cardamom pods; 4 cloves; 1-inch cinnamon stick; 1 star anise; 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 cups water (for rice parboiling); 1/2 cup fried onions (for garnish, optional); 1 tablespoon rose water (optional, for garnish)

Kacchi Biryani

🇧🇩 Bangladesh

Dhaka

Layered raw meat and rice cooked together for a rich, aromatic dish.

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