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Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani
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Govind Kaushik
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Smoky Mutton Seekh
Kebab Biryani
For Hearty Family Feasts

65 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
26
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Mutton Seekh Kebab Biryani brings together two deeply loved Mughlai-style preparations in one layered dish. Juicy minced mutton kebabs are cooked first, then arranged between fragrant basmati rice and spiced yoghurt masala before dum cooking. This style of preparation became popular in festive kitchens where seekh kebabs and biryani were often served together during family gatherings and celebratory dinners. Combining both into one pot creates a richer flavour in every spoonful. The smoky kebabs give this mutton biryani recipe a stronger meat flavour compared to regular biryani made with curry-cut pieces. Fresh mint, coriander, browned onions, and whole spices slowly perfume the rice while the kebabs absorb moisture from the dum process. Since minced meat cooks faster, the recipe also saves time without losing the layered texture expected from traditional biryani. A balanced seekh kabab recipe depends heavily on proper kneading and resting of the keema mixture. The grated onions keep the kebabs moist, while crushed coriander seeds and roasted cumin create warmth without overpowering the rice. Serve this dish during weekend lunches, Eid gatherings, or winter dinners when slow-cooked rice dishes feel especially comforting and filling.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
750 gramsMutton keema
5-6Green chillies
4-5Garlic cloves
2-inch pieceGinger
1 handfulFresh coriander
1 handfulMint leaves
to tastePink salt
1 teaspoonCrushed red chilli
1 tablespoonCrushed coriander seeds
1/2 tablespoonRoasted cumin powder
1/2 tablespoonGaram masala powder
2 mediumGrated onions, moisture squeezed
2 tablespoonsGhee
1-2 tablespoonsBreadcrumbs
2 tablespoonsCooking oil
500 gramsBasmati rice
1 cupYoghurt
1/2 cupFresh cream (optional)
1Bay leaf
2-3Cloves
1Black cardamom
1 smallCinnamon stick
1Star anise
2 mediumSliced onions
1-2 tablespoonsBiryani masala
optionalSaffron milk or kewra water

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Prepare Keema Mix

Place the mutton keema in a deep bowl and add chopped green chillies, garlic, ginger, coriander, mint, pink salt, crushed spices, and grated onions. Mix everything thoroughly using your hands so the seasonings spread evenly through the mince. Add ghee and breadcrumbs only if the mixture feels loose. Knead until the texture becomes sticky and firm enough for shaping.

Step 1
Step 1: Prepare Keema Mix
10 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Shape Seekh Kebabs
10 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook Kebabs
12 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Make Biryani Masala
8 Minutes

FAQs

This version uses smoky minced meat kebabs instead of curry-cut mutton pieces, giving the rice a deeper flavour and a softer meat texture throughout the layered dish.