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Matka Beef Biryani Recipe

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Matka Beef Biryani Recipe

Matka Beef Biryani is a rich, aromatic, and perfectly spiced dish that combines tender beef with fragrant rice, layered with mouthwatering spices and herbs. Cooked in a clay pot, this traditional recipe delivers an unmatched depth of flavor and an authentic dining experience. Perfect for special occasions or weekend feasts, Matka Beef Biryani is a must-try for all biryani lovers.


Ingredients for Matka Beef Biryani

Prepare Beef Qorma

  • Ghee (Clarified Butter): 2 tablespoons
  • Green Cardamom: 2
  • Cloves: 2-3
  • Cumin Seeds: ½ teaspoon
  • Beef Mix Boti: 500 grams
  • Ginger Garlic Paste: ½ tablespoon
  • Himalayan Pink Salt: 1 teaspoon or to taste
  • Water: 4 cups or as required
  • Ghee (Clarified Butter): 4-5 tablespoons
  • Black Peppercorns: 1 teaspoon
  • Green Cardamom: 6-8
  • Star Anise: 2
  • Cloves: 5-6
  • Black Cardamom: 2
  • Bay Leaves: 2
  • Cinnamon Sticks: 2-3
  • Cumin Seeds: 1 teaspoon
  • Tomatoes (sliced): 2 medium
  • Ginger Garlic Paste: 1 tablespoon
  • Green Chilli Paste: 1½ tablespoons
  • Yogurt (whisked): 1 cup
  • Turmeric Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin Powder: 1½ teaspoons
  • Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder: 1 teaspoon
  • Mace Powder: ½ teaspoon
  • Nutmeg Powder: ¼ teaspoon
  • Red Chilli Powder: ½ tablespoon or to taste
  • Coriander Powder: 1 tablespoon
  • Fried Onion: ½ cup
  • Mint Leaves (chopped): 2 tablespoons

Prepare Rice

  • Water: As required
  • Himalayan Pink Salt: 1 teaspoon or to taste
  • Cumin Seeds: 1 tablespoon
  • Black Peppercorns: 1 teaspoon
  • Cinnamon Sticks: 2
  • Mint Leaves (chopped): 2 tablespoons
  • Basmati Rice (Falak Extreme preferred): 500 grams

For Assembling

  • Lemon Slices
  • Tomato Slices
  • Dried Plums: 2
  • Green Chilli: 1
  • Mint Leaves (chopped): As required
  • Fresh Coriander (chopped): As required
  • Fried Onion
  • Orange Food Color: 1 pinch
  • Reserved Beef Stock Water: 3-4 tablespoons
  • Biryani Essence: 2-3 drops
  • Ghee (Clarified Butter): 1-2 tablespoons

Directions to Prepare Matka Beef Biryani

Prepare Beef Qorma

  1. Heat ghee in a pot and add green cardamom, cloves, and cumin seeds. Sauté briefly.
  2. Add beef and stir until it changes color.
  3. Mix in ginger garlic paste, pink salt, and cook for 1-2 minutes on medium flame.
  4. Pour in water, bring to a boil, cover, and cook on low flame for 50-60 minutes until meat is tender. Strain the stock and set aside (approx. ¾ cup).

Prepare Rice

  1. Rinse basmati rice thoroughly, soak for 30 minutes, and strain.
  2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add pink salt, cumin seeds, black peppercorns, cinnamon sticks, and mint leaves.
  3. Add soaked rice and boil until ¾ cooked. Strain and set aside.

Assemble the Matka Biryani

  1. In a clay pot, layer half of the prepared beef qorma. Top with lemon slices, tomato slices, dried plums, green chilli, mint leaves, and fresh coriander.
  2. Add a layer of boiled rice, followed by fried onion, orange food color, and the remaining rice.
  3. Drizzle with reserved beef stock, biryani essence, and ghee. Seal the clay pot tightly with aluminum foil.
  4. Place the clay pot on burning charcoal, adding some charcoal pieces on top. Steam cook for 10-12 minutes.
  5. Remove the foil, invert the clay pot onto a serving dish, and enjoy hot.

Pro Tips for Perfect Matka Beef Biryani

  • Use aged basmati rice for a fluffy texture.
  • Freshly grind your spices for enhanced aroma.
  • Adjust the spice level by altering the amount of green chilli paste and red chilli powder.

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