Lamb Biryani Bowl
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced ground lamb and caramelized onions—no slow-cooking required. A TikTok-friendly shortcut on the classical biryani that tastes restaurant-level in under 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 28 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 680
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Boil rice in salted water until just tender, ~12 minutes. Drain well and set aside.
Step 2
Slice onion thin. Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
Step 3
Cook onion, stirring often, until deep golden-brown and crispy at edges, ~8 minutes. Transfer to a bowl.
Step 4
Add remaining 2 tbsp ghee to the skillet. Brown ground lamb with ginger-garlic paste, breaking up clumps, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in biryani spice blend and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Fold in yogurt.
Step 6
Layer cooked rice over the lamb, top with caramelized onions and fresh herbs. Fold gently to combine and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- medium pot
- 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
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