Andhra Mutton Dum Biryani

Love mutton biryani? But, elaborate recipe, tricky instructions and long list of ingredients scaring you? Then, here comes an easy to follow biryani recipe which turns delicious every time, you make it. Andhra Mutton Dum Biryani, Gosht ki Biryani is a royal feast and staple at Muslim Weddings. Aromatic, flavorful and extremely delicious mutton dum biryani is a hug on a plate.

Are you a biryani fan like me? Then here are some more delicious biryani recipes you can try – Afghani Chicken Biryani, Mutton Kofta Biryani, Paneer Dum Biryani, Egg Dum Biryani, Meal Maker Biryani and Kacchi Chicken Dum Biryani.

About This Recipe

Mutton Dum Biryani is heart of Muslim Wedding Meal. Even though there is a lavish 5-course meal in any wedding, biryani will always be a star of the menu.

No Eid or any happy occasion is left without relishing biryani. The recipe I am going to share with you today is my family favourite Andhra Style Mutton Dum Biryani. Coming from the land of hot chili, our Guntur Biryani is much spicier and more tastier.  

For me, it is a tough choice, to choose between Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani and Andhra Style Mutton Biryani. It is like choosing between two eyes. HAHAHAA….

Difference Between Andhra and Telangana Biryani

Hyderabadi Mutton or Chicken Biryani calls for many spices like nutmeg, caraway (shahi jeera), maze, badi elaichi (black cardamom), star anise, etc. But Andhra biryani is simple in spices and uses only cardamom, clove and cinnamon.

Even though, we use only three spices in making biryani, Andhra style biryani is more flavorsome and spicy.

Another difference in Andhra and Hyderabadi Biryani is, we use vanaspati (dalda) in Andhra biryani. Whereas, in Hyderabadi biryani we use pure desi ghee.

The heat in the recipe is from the spicy green chilies we use in the recipe. In Hyderabadi weddings and restaurants, biryani is served with mirchi ka salan and in Andhra, biryani is served with mutton dalcha and ambade ki bhaji. In Andhra weddings, ambada-gosht is a popular side dish with biryani.

Mutton Dum Biryani Main Ingredients

Mutton – I prefer using biryani cut mutton pieces. Please note that, biryani cut pieces are big and handful. If you are using curry cut, then do not pressure cook. Upon pressure cooking, curry cut mutton pieces will turn extra soft and the meat will fall off the bone when we leave it on dum.

Basmati – Use fragrant, long grain basmati rice. I normally use India Gate basmati rice. But these days, I am using loose basmati rice from a rice mart near my shop. You can see in pics, how long and firm the grains are.

Garam Masala – Very important ingredient in biryani. Aromatic and flavorful garam masala cuts down the smell of meat and adds taste.

Ginger-Garlic Paste – Yet another important ingredient in making biryani. I prefer using homemade ginger-garlic paste. Ginger-garlic paste tenders the meat and brings an unique flavour and taste. Most of the people grind ginger and garlic paste with skin, which adds bitter taste to the recipe.

Green Chilies – Use spicy green chilies. These add heat and spice.

Curd – Use fresh thick curd. I always leave the curd on a fine mesh strainer for 10-15 minutes and then use it for marination.

Tips and Tricks

Even though biryani is elaborate recipe with lots of ingredients, these simple and easy tips and tricks will guide you in making biryani like a pro.

Before starting to make biryani, always check for the ingredients. If all the ingredients are available at home, then read the recipe thoroughly.

Prepare garam masala and ginger-garlic paste a day ahead.

If possible marinate the meat a day ahead or at least for 8-10 hours. This will help in tenderizing the meat and also helps in cooking the meat fast.

Soaking rice for 30-45 minutes will speed up the process of cooking rice.

Recipe Notes

What Is The Secret Ingredient For Biryani?

For any biryani recipe, the right amount of salt and spices enhance the flavor and taste. As we are cooking rice and meat separately, I request you to check for salt before layering.

How To Make Biryani Better?

Use high quality ingredients. Do not comprise on meat. Use best spices and masalas. A good biryani is well spiced, full of aroma and lots of flavor.

What Is The Secret Of Biryani Aroma?

Biryani is knowns for its aroma, flavour and taste. These three come from the spices and also from the fragrant basmati rice.

What Is The Most Important Thing In Biryani?

Cooking of rice and fried onion play a very important role in making biryani. Upon cooking the basmati rice grains should be fragrant, long, and discrete.

Crispy golden brown color onions add taste, flavour and aroma. These help in giving rich and creamy gravy base in the biryani masala curry.

Serving Mutton Dum Biryani

Andhra mutton dum biryani is a hearty meal in itself. But, in weddings or in restaurants or during Eid and celebrations we usually serve biryani with,

Ambada-Gosht | Guntur Gongura Mutton

Ambadae ki Bhaji | Gongura Chutney

Mutton Dalcha | Kaddu Gosht ka Dalcha

Mirchi ka Salan

Bagare Baingan

Bagare Tamatar

Raita | Buryani | Dahi ki Chutney

A typical Andhra Muslim Wedding Food Menu includes Mutton Biryani, Ambade ki Bhaji, Kaddu Gosht ka Dalcha, Riata and Double ka Meetha.

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Nothing can beat the taste of homemade biryani. Do try this recipe and let me know in comments. This recipe is also going to be part of #MFB Challenge 9, where the theme for the month is Meat based recipes. If you are looking out for delicious recipes to make for Eid-ul-Adha, then do check out the linky tool below. Happy Cooking!