Mutton Yakhni Pulao: A Kashmiri Flavour Fusion

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Mutton YAKHNI Pulao

Ingredients:

  • 500 grams mutton, cut into chunks
  • 3 tablespoon ginger-garlic green chilli paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • Handful of curry leaves 
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 tbsp Coriander Cumin Powder 
  • 1 cinnamon 
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 star anise
  • 6-7 black pepper (whole)
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 potatoes (cubed)
  • 2 cups rice
  • 1 sliced onions
  • Coriander leaves for garnish
  • Birista with its ghee for garnish 

Method 

In a cooker, heat 1 cup oil. Then add cumin seeds, curry leaves, whole black pepper, cinnamon, star-anise and cloves. Fry for some time. Then add onions and fry until golden brown. Then add mutton, ginger garlic green chilli paste,turmeric and salt and mix well. Pour in enough water to cover the mutton. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer until the mutton is tender and the gravy is thickened.


Once the mutton gets tender ,add coriander cumin powder, garam masala powder, potatoes. Mix and Cook well until the gravy releases its oil.


Then add 1 litre water, bring it to boil. While the water is boiling, wash the rice properly leaving no impurities. Then add rice to the boiling water. Add Salt according to taste.


Cover the cooker and simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until the rice is fully cooked and coated in the yakhni masala and the flavors have melded.


Garnish with birista with its ghee and coriander leaves and serve hot!


Mutton Yakhni Pulao is a delightful Kashmiri dish that combines the rich, aromatic flavors of mutton yakhni with the fluffy, fragrant goodness of pulao. This culinary masterpiece is a testament to the intricate flavours and techniques of Kashmiri cuisine.


A Symphony of Flavors

The heart of Mutton Yakhni Pulao lies in its harmonious blend of ingredients. The succulent mutton, cooked to perfection in a flavorful yakhni sauce, is paired with long-grain basmati rice infused with aromatic spices like cardamom, cloves,and cinnamon. The result is a dish that is both comforting and indulgent.


Key Ingredients and Preparation

  • Mutton Yakhni: Prepare a batch of mutton yakhni following your favorite recipe. The rich, creamy sauce will provide the foundation for the pulao.
  • Basmati Rice: Use high-quality basmati rice for its distinct aroma and texture.
  • Aromatic Spices: Cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and bay leaves add depth and complexity to the pulao.
  • Saffron: A pinch of saffron, steeped in warm milk, imparts a vibrant color and delicate flavor.
  • Ghee: The use of ghee adds richness and a nutty aroma to the dish.





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