By Yash Lakhan
April 2, 2024
Iftar is the evening meal where Muslims break their fast during the holy month of Ramadan. Traditionally, biryani has been a mainstay of Iftar meals and mutton biryani in particular is the one that is enjoyed by all. But not all mutton biryanis are made equal, so here are the 7 varieties that you can try.
A fragrant rice dish cooked with aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves piled with marinated mutton chunks.
A fragrant variation that combines rice infused with saffron with soft mutton chunks cooked in a savoury mixture of yoghurt, fried onions, and spices.
Also called "Thalassery Biryani," this version is made using short-grain rice, coconut milk, and a special mixture of spices from Kerala.
Awadhi Mutton Biryani is known for its flavourful basmati rice, slow-cooked, soft mutton, and a complex mixture of spices including saffron, mace, and nutmeg.
Fried onions and fresh herbs are used to garnish this aromatic and fiery biryani from Sindhi cuisine, which is made with marinated mutton chunks cooked with tomatoes, onions, and spices.
Also referred to as "Calcutta Biryani," this dish consists of marinated mutton, aromatic rice, and a specific mixture of cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon.
This Awadhi dish, comes from the cuisine of that region. It's a rich and decadent meal made with slow-cooked mutton, fragrant spices, and long-grain basmati rice.