Dinner for 4

Lamb Biryani

Name: Lamb Biryani
Total time: 225 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tbsp ginger; 2 tsp garam masala; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1 1/2 lb boneless lamb leg; 1 tbsp salted butter; 1 onion; 1 1/2 cup basmati rice; 2 bay leaves; 1/4 tsp cardamom; 1/4 tsp turmeric; 1/4 tsp cinnamon; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/8 tsp cloves; 2 cup water

$20.69for 4225 minServes 4

Yogurt-marinated lamb cooks with fragrant spices and rice in a covered pot until tender and fully cooked.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Yogurt, 4.25 oz$0.12/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.51Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.22Typical price
	Fresh ginger, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.10Typical price
	Lamb, 1.5 lb$9.99/lb typical	1.5 lb	$14.98Typical price
	Butter, 0.5 oz$0.40/oz typical	0.5 oz	$0.20Typical price
	Onions, 0.4 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.4 lb	$0.52Typical price
	Wild, 9.75 oz$0.15/oz typical	9.75 oz	$1.46Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$20.69

Swaps

Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)

Not included in the cost.

225 minstart to table
Involveddifficulty
4servings as written
$$$typical cost tier

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Typical price

$5.17 per serving$20.69 for 4

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Ingredients

1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
3 cloves garlic
1 tbsp ginger
2 tsp garam masala
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper
1 1/2 lb boneless lamb leg
1 tbsp salted butter
1 onion
1 1/2 cup basmati rice
2 bay leaves
1/4 tsp cardamom
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1/8 tsp cloves
2 cup water

Steps

Stir the yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, salt, and pepper together, coat the lamb, and marinate for 60 minutes.
Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat, add the sliced onion, and cook for 8 minutes.
Add the lamb and marinade, then cook for 12 minutes, turning often.
Add one-half cup water, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 98 minutes, until the lamb reaches 145 F.
Boil the remaining water with the bay leaves, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and remaining salt in a 3-quart saucepan.
Add the rice, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, then rest the covered biryani for 15 minutes.

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