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Persian Biryani (Isfahan Beryani)

Experience the rich flavor of Persian Biryani (Isfahan Biryani) a traditional Iranian dish made with ground lamb, saffron, and warm spices. This authentic recipe from Isfahan brings the taste of Persian culture to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Iranian, Persian
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 500 g mutton or lamb preferably from the head or shoulder
  • 50 g tail fat lamb fat
  • 100 g white liver
  • 2 large onions chopped
  • 3-4 cups water for cooking
  • Cooking oil as needed
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp turmeric
  • 1 tsp dried mint
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp brewed saffron

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Cook the Meat
  2. In a pot, heat a little oil and sauté chopped onions until soft.
  3. Add mutton and tail fat, fry until lightly browned.
  4. Pour in 4 cups of water, cover, and simmer for about 2 hours until tender.
  5. Step 2: Grind and Season
  6. Remove the cooked meat and fat, and grind them together.
  7. Add salt, pepper, turmeric, saffron, cinnamon, and dried mint.
  8. Grind again until smooth and well blended.
  9. Step 3: Cook the Liver
  10. In a separate pot, cook the liver with salt, pepper, turmeric, and one chopped onion in 3 cups of water.
  11. Once the liquid evaporates, fry it for a few minutes and grind it like the meat.
  12. Add saffron and mix well.
  13. Step 4: Shape and Fry
  14. In a small non-stick pan, spread a portion of the mixture and flatten it.
  15. Fry both sides over low heat until golden brown.
  16. Step 5: Serve
  17. Serve hot with fresh herbs, Persian bread, or saffron rice.
  18. Enjoy with a glass of buttermilk (doogh) or curd broth for an authentic Persian experience.