Masoor Qeema Biryani

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
Category: ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6
Description

Masoor Qeema Biryani combines minced meat, black masoor dal, basmati rice, and aromatic biryani spices in comforting layers. Finished with fresh coriander, mint, and lemon juice, it is a hearty meal suited to busy weeks.

Ingredients
  • ½ kg minced meat (qeema)
  • 1 cup black masoor dal, soaked for 20–30 minutes
  • 700 g basmati rice, washed and soaked for 20–30 minutes
  • 2 –3 medium onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 –3 tomatoes, chopped
  • 3 –4 green chilies, slit
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • ½ cup yogurt, for layering
  • 2 –3 tbsp biryani masala
  • ½ tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp chaat masala
  • Pinch of food color (optional)
  • 4 –5 tbsp cooking oil or ghee
  • ½ cup chopped coriander and mint leaves
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt, to taste
  • Water, as needed
Instructions
    Cook the Rice
  1. 1

    Boil water with a pinch of salt. Parboil the soaked rice until it is 70% cooked. Drain and set aside.

    2. Cook the Lentils
  2. 2

    Boil the soaked black masoor dal with a little salt until tender. Drain and set aside.

    3. Cook the Qeema
  3. 3
    Heat oil in a pan and sauté the onions until golden.
  4. 4
    Add the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Cook for 1–2 minutes.
  5. 5
    Add the minced meat and cook until lightly browned.
  6. 6
    Add the biryani masala, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Cook until fragrant, approximately 10–15 minutes.
    7. Layer the Biryani
  7. 7
    Spread half the cooked meat in a deep pot.
  8. 8
    Sprinkle half the boiled lentils over the meat.
  9. 9
    Add half the parboiled rice.
  10. 10
    Drizzle half the yogurt over the rice. Add a few drops of food color, if using, and sprinkle with chaat masala, lemon juice, and black pepper.
  11. 11
    Repeat the layers with the remaining meat, lentils, rice, and yogurt mixture.
  12. 12
    Finish with the chopped coriander and mint.
    13. Dum / Final Steam
  13. 13

    Cover the pot tightly and cook over very low heat for 15–20 minutes to let the flavors meld.

Note

Adjust the spices to your taste.

Keywords: masoor qeema biryani, keema biryani, masoor dal biryani, minced meat biryani, Pakistani biryani recipe, black lentil biryani, homemade biryani
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