Slow Cooker Beef Biryani Recipe

Cooking Direction

• STEP 1.In a large, heavy-bottomed pot, heat the oil or ghee over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown and crispy. Remove some fried onions for garnish.
• STEP 2.In the same pot, add the ginger-garlic and sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears. Add the beef cubes and cook until they brown on all sides.
• STEP 3.Stir in the cumin powder, coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, and salt. Cook for a couple of minutes until the spices are fragrant. Add the chopped tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate.
• STEP 4.Reduce the heat to low and add the yogurt. Stir well and cook for a few minutes until the mixture thickens. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice to the pot. Mix gently to combine the rice with the beef and spices.
• STEP 5.Pour in the 3 cups of water and sprinkle the garam masala over the top. Slow cook the biryani on low flame for 2.5-3 hours or until the rice is cooked and the beef is tender.
• STEP 6.Once done, garnish with the reserved fried onions and fresh coriander leaves.

Cooking Tips

• Use tender pork belly to make the biryani more delicious.
• Add sliced green chillies to make the biryani more spicy.

Serving Tips

• Serve your biryani along with mint raita for a perfect meal.
• Garnish your biryani with mint and coriander leaves for a refreshing taste.