Mutton Yakhni Pulao Authentic Pakistani Style

Mutton Yakhni Pulao Authentic Pakistani Style

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Mutton Yakhni Pulao is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is cooked with mutton and a rich blend of Indian spices. Yakhni means broth or stock, which is the base of this pulao. The mutton is first boiled with a range of spices to create a flavorful stock, which is then used to cook the rice along with caramelized onions, raisins, and nuts.

The dish is typically garnished with fried onions and served with raita, a yogurt-based condiment. The dish originated in Kashmir, India, and is a popular dish across South Asia and the Middle East. It is known for its rich, aromatic flavors and tender mutton pieces that melt in your mouth.

Ingredients

Mutton 750 gms with bonesWater 4 cupsSalt to tasteGreen & black Cardamom 2-3Onion 1 smallGinger 2 inchGarlic cloves 6-7Cardamoms 3-4Cinnamon stick 2 largeCumin seeds whole 1 tablespoonSaunf 1 teaspoonCoriander seeds whole 1 tablespoonCloves 6-72 bay leavesBlack pepper 6-7

For Pulao

Rice 3 cups4 tbsp Oil or ghee1 large Thinly sliced onion1 large tomato thinly sliced2 tablespoons ginger garlic paste4 tablespoons yougartsalt to taste , black pepper powder 1 teaspoon, red chilli powder 1 teaspoon, 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder , coriander powder 1 teaspoon

Method

First wash rice & soak in water for 2/3 hoursIn sauce pan add mutton with salt , bay leaves & all the whole spicesAdd water in adequate quantityClose lid & cook for 1.5-2 hours or until its 80-90% cookedTake out mutton pieces in bowl & keep asideKeep stock in separate bowl.In wok heat oil & add onions & cook until golden brownAdd ginger garlic paste & sliced tomatoes in mutton pieces along with yogurt & cook for 5 mins on high flame , add spices tooNow add soaked riceFry for 2-3 mins & add stock into rice.Adjust salt as needed & let water come to a boil & gets evaporated on high flameNow slow flame & cook on low flame for 8-10 minNow add mint & green chillies on top & give dum for 5 minOnce rice is nicely cooked, turn off gas & add chopped , brown onion , coriander & mint on top.