Hyderabadi Mutton Biryani - Chef Kunal Kapur

Ingredients

• Mutton – 500 gms
• Salt – to taste
• Shahi jeera – 2 tsp
• Cardamom – 4-5 no
• Cinnamon – 1 small piece
• Turmeric – 1 1/2 tsp
• Chilli powder – 1 tbsp
• Mace (javitri) powder – ½ tsp
• Cardamom powder – 1 tsp
• Garlic paste – 1 tbsp
• Ginger paste – 1 tap
• Green chilli- 2 nos
• Browned onion – 3/4 cup
• Mint leaves – 1 cup
• Curd – 1 1/2 cup
• Oil – 1/4 cup
• Water – 3 lts
• Salt – 3 tbsp
• Cardamom – 3-4 nos
• Green chilli- 1 no
• Basmati rice (soaked) – 2 cups
• Water from Blanched Rice – 1 cup
• Saffron – a very small pinch
• Desi ghee – 2 tbsp