Kerala Beef Biriyani

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Ingredients

	300 grams	Beef , cut into cubes
	2 cups	Basmati rice
	2 tablespoons	Ghee
	1 cup	Onion , sliced
	1 tablespoon	Ginger-garlic paste
	2 tablespoons	Yogurt
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	1 teaspoon	Garam masala
	1 teaspoon	Coriander powder
	1 teaspoon	Fennel Seed
	2 pieces	Bay Leaf
	4 pieces	Clove
	4 pieces	Cardamom Pod
	1 piece	Cinnamon stick
	1 cup	Tomato , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Cilantro , chopped
	2 tablespoons	Mint Leaf , chopped
	1 cup	Water
	—	Salt , to taste
	—	Oil , for frying

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes.
2. 2 Heat oil in a pan and fry the sliced onions until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
3. 3 In the same pan, add ghee and sauté bay leaves, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, and fennel seeds until aromatic.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
5. 5 Add beef cubes and cook until browned.
6. 6 Stir in chopped tomatoes, yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
7. 7 Cook until the beef is tender and the oil separates from the masala. Add water if necessary.
8. 8 In a separate pot, boil water with salt and cook the soaked rice until 70% done. Drain and set aside.
9. 9 Layer the beef masala and partially cooked rice in a heavy-bottomed pot.
10. 10 Sprinkle fried onions, chopped cilantro, and mint leaves between layers.
11. 11 Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20 minutes.
12. 12 Turn off the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.