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Shan Memoni Mutton Biryani (60g)

Shan Memoni Mutton Biryani (60g)

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Shan Memoni Mutton Biryani

Shan Memoni Mutton Biryani is a ready-made spice mix for cooking Memoni-style mutton biryani at home. This is a rich, spicy rice dish made with meat, tomatoes, yoghurt and often potatoes.

The mix saves you from measuring out a long list of whole and ground spices. You add the mutton, rice and fresh ingredients, and follow the method on the pack.

What Is Memoni Biryani?

Memoni biryani comes from the Memon community of Gujarat and Karachi, and it has its own style. It is usually more tangy and spicy than many other biryanis. Tomatoes, yoghurt, fried onions and green chillies give it a deep, savoury gravy that coats the meat and the rice.

Many Memoni biryani recipes also include soft potatoes, which soak up the masala. This sets it apart from a Hyderabadi biryani, which is usually built around a sealed, slow-cooked pot and a more fragrant, less tomato-heavy base.

How to Cook Mutton Biryani with This Mix

Mutton biryani needs a little planning, because the meat takes longer than the rice. The steps below show the usual order of cooking.

  • Marinate the mutton in yoghurt and the biryani mix, ideally for a few hours.
  • Cook the meat slowly with onions and tomatoes until it turns tender.
  • Par-boil the rice until it is just under done.
  • Layer the rice over the meat, add fried onions, mint and coriander, then steam on a low heat.

Check the pack for the exact quantities and timings, as they depend on how much you cook.

Tips for a Better Mutton Biryani

Mutton on the bone gives the most flavour, but it needs a longer, slower cook. Cut the pieces to a similar size so they cook evenly. If the meat is not tender before you add the rice, keep simmering it first, because it will not soften much once layered.

Memoni biryani is a spicy style of dish. You can serve it with cool raita and a simple tomato and cucumber salad to balance the heat.

Shan Memoni Mutton Biryani FAQ

Do I need to add meat and rice myself?

Yes, you add the mutton, rice, yoghurt and other fresh ingredients yourself. The mix provides the spice flavour for the dish.

Can I use lamb instead of mutton?

Yes, lamb works well in this biryani and usually cooks faster than mutton. Reduce the meat cooking time and check that it is tender before layering the rice.

What should I serve with Memoni biryani?

Raita, kachumber salad and a few slices of lemon are common choices. They add a cool, fresh contrast to the spicy rice.

Add Shan Memoni Mutton Biryani to your basket, ready for your next family biryani.

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Allergen Warning

This product is produced in a factory which handles nuts, peanuts, cereals containing gluten, crustaceans, milk, sesame, mustard, soya, celery and sulphites.

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