20-Min Biryani Bowl with Lamb & Raita
Fragrant basmati rice layered with spiced ground lamb, topped with cooling raita and a punchy curry sauce. Tastes like biryani; ready in 20 minutes.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 485
- Protein
- 24g

Ingredients
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Step 1
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Brown ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 2
Add sliced onion and curry paste. Stir and cook until onion softens and paste is fragrant, ~2 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in sliced carrot and coconut milk. Simmer 3 minutes until carrot is tender-crisp.
Step 4
Fold in cooked rice gently to combine. Heat through, ~1 minute.
Step 5
Divide biryani between bowls. Top each with a dollop of yogurt mixed with lime juice.
Step 6
Serve immediately while rice is warm.
Tools you’ll need
- large skillet (12-inch)
- wooden spoon
- small bowl
- serving spoon
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