TEEVAN JO PULAO

Preparation Method :

• Mix the drained meat with yogurt and marinate for half an hour.
• Heat the oil in a large heavy base pan. Add and fry the onions till golden brown.
• Add mutton and fry, stirring continuously. Cook for further 10 minutes or until the meat is well browned. Add the chopped tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes.
• Add in garam masala, bay leaves, cardamoms, cumin seeds, red chillies, pepper powder and ginger with salt. Fry for about 5 minutes.
• Add a little water and cook covered till the meat is tender and make sure to have 2 cups gravy when meat is done.
• When the meat is done, add rice a little salt and also some boiling water till the level of water reaches about 1 inch over the surface of meat and rice.
• Cook covered on medium and then to low flame for about 6 - 8 minutes or until the rice is done without getting soggy and each grain is separate.
• Garnish with fresh green coriander and green chillies. Serve hot.