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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
20-Min Biryani Bowl with Lamb & Raita
comfortsatisfyingmalaysianlambtenderfluffyMain courseweeknight

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. 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.

  2. Step 2

    Add sliced onion and curry paste. Stir and cook until onion softens and paste is fragrant, ~2 minutes.

  3. Step 3

    Stir in sliced carrot and coconut milk. Simmer 3 minutes until carrot is tender-crisp.

  4. Step 4

    Fold in cooked rice gently to combine. Heat through, ~1 minute.

  5. Step 5

    Divide biryani between bowls. Top each with a dollop of yogurt mixed with lime juice.

  6. 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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