25-Min Biryani Bowl with Crispy Onions
Fragrant basmati rice tossed with warm spices, ground lamb, and caramelized onions. Served with cooling raita, mint chutney, and lemon wedges for a weeknight biryani that hits all the marks.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 685
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
8 items — tap to check off
Missing one? Custrd suggests a swap that works.
Open the appInstructions
Step 1
Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a large skillet over medium-high. Add onions, stir often, until deep golden and crispy, ~8 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
Step 2
In the same skillet, add remaining ghee. Brown ground lamb, breaking it up with a spoon, until no pink remains, ~5 minutes.
Step 3
Stir in ginger-garlic paste and biryani spices. Toast for 60 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4
Add cooked rice to the skillet. Toss gently until warm and evenly coated with spices, ~2 minutes.
Step 5
Stir in half the crispy onions and half the fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 6
Serve rice in bowls. Top with remaining crispy onions and herbs. Serve raita, mint chutney, and lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- large 12-inch skillet
- wooden spoon
- measuring cups and spoons
Cook smarter
Get matched recipes for what’s in your fridge
Custrd is an iPhone and Android app that finds real recipes from the ingredients you already have. No more grocery-list aspirations. Try it free for 7 days.
