Awadhi Mutton Biryani Recipe
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About Awadhi Mutton Biryani Recipe: Biryani is derived from the word “biryan” and has its root in Persia, this dish is known to have origin in India during Mughal dynasty and has continued to rule our hearts till now. Breathe in the aroma of this princely mutton biryani, cooked in the royal Awadhi style. Perfect for your dinner table feasting!
Ingredients of Awadhi Mutton Recipe: Succulent, marinated mutton slow-cooked in various roasted spices in a handi to bring together a layered, aromatic and delicious biryani.
- Total Cook Time1 hr 25 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time1 hr 10 mins
- Recipe Servings4
- Medium

Ingredients of Awadhi Mutton Biryani
- For garam masala:
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- 8-10 Cloves
- 2-3 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp fennel seeds
- 2-3 tsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp pepper corns
- 2 Star anise
- 2-3 Mace
- 2-3 Brown cardamom
- 3-4 Green cardamom
- For mutton marination:
- 1/2 kg mutton
- 2-3 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- Cashew nut paste
- A pinch of garam masala
- 4-5 tsp Curd
- For cooking:
- 2-3 tsp salt
- 3 tsp ghee
- 2-3 tbsp oil
- 2-3 cups milk
- A pinch of Saffron
How to Make Awadhi Mutton Biryani
HideShow MediaPrepare garam masala:
Prepare mutton marination:
Final Preparation:
Key Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Cloves, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, pepper corns, Star anise, Mace, Brown cardamom, Green cardamom, mutton, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chilli powder, Cashew nut paste, garam masala, Curd, salt, ghee, oil, milk, Saffron
Nutritional Value
- 132.0488gProtien
- 77.51gFats
- 38.68gCarbs
- 1377.662 KcalCalories
- 975MgCalcium
- 3.6465MgIron
- 7510.578MgSodium
- 1056.9MgPotassium
Recipe Notes
Add some kewra jal or gulab jal to biryani for aromatic essence.