Durban Mutton Biryani (One could improvise with Chicken)
INGREDIENTS · 8-10 Tablespoons Oil · 1 kg Leg Mutton or Lamb · 6 Cardoman pods · 1 Tablespoon Cumin powder · 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds · 2 Tablespooons Fresh Ginger and Garlic · 5ml Salt (Salt to taste) · 250ml Plain Yogurt · 3 Cups Rice · 3 Large Onions · 1 Bunch Mint · 1 Bunch Thyme · 1 Bunch Dhania · 6 sticks Cinnamon · 6 Cloves · 6 Bay Leaves · 4 Anistars · 1 Tablespoon Dhania Powder · 2 Cups Black Lentils · 1 ½ (level) Tablespoons Turmeric Powder · 4 Boiled Eggs · 4 Level Tablespoons Masala · 6-8 Potatoes METHOD Cut meat into cubes then wash and drain. Add all spices, salt, yogurt ;add ½ bunch mint, ½ bunch thyme, ½ bunch Dhania and 2 Tablespoons oil. Marinate mixture for 1 hour. Boil lentils with 2 ml salt and a pinch of turmeric. (I use tinned lentils) Boil rice with 4 Cardamon pods, 3 cinnamon stick, 3 bay leaves, 2 anistars, a tablespoon of Cumin seeds, 10ml salt and pinch of turmeric powder for 15-20 minutes until ¾ co