Goat biryani is a flavorful, aromatic rice dish that combines tender goat meat with basmati rice, spices, and herbs. Here’s a simple recipe to help you make it at home:

Ingredients

For the Goat Marinade:

1 lb goat meat (preferably with bone)

1 cup yogurt

1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

1 tsp turmeric powder

1 tsp red chili powder

1 tsp cumin powder

Salt to taste

1 tbsp lemon juice


For the Rice:

2 cups basmati rice

4-5 cups water

1 bay leaf

4-5 cloves

1-inch cinnamon stick

2-3 green cardamom pods

Salt to taste


For the Biryani:

2 large onions, thinly sliced

1 large tomato, chopped

1-2 green chilies, slit lengthwise

1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

1 tsp garam masala powder

1/2 tsp saffron strands soaked in warm milk

3 tbsp ghee or oil


Instructions

1. Marinate the Goat: In a large bowl, mix the goat meat with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, salt, and lemon juice. Cover and marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best results.


2. Cook the Rice: Rinse the basmati rice and soak it for 30 minutes. Boil water with bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, and salt. Add rice and cook until it’s about 70% done. Drain and set aside.


3. Prepare the Biryani Base:

In a large pan, heat ghee or oil. Fry the sliced onions until golden brown, setting aside a portion for garnish.

Add marinated goat meat and cook until the meat is tender and the oil separates.

Add chopped tomatoes and green chilies, cooking until tomatoes are soft. Add cilantro, mint, and garam masala powder.



4. Layering and Dum Cooking:

In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer half the rice, then add the cooked goat mixture. Top with the remaining rice.

Drizzle saffron milk over the rice and garnish with the fried onions, cilantro, and mint.

Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes (dum cooking) until the rice and meat are fully cooked and infused with flavors.



5. Serve: Gently mix the biryani and serve hot with raita or a side salad. Enjoy your goat biryani!