You might be enjoying mangoes in desserts, drinks or pickles, but there’s so much more to be explored. For Chef Arjun Thakur, an executive chef at a Lucknow hotel in India, his Mango Biryani is his USP.
According to the chef, mango brings a unique and delicious twist to biryani, showcasing its versatility in Indian cuisine.
Here’s a breakdown of the unique recipe:
Ingredients
- One cup of basmati rice
- two cups of water
- One ripe mango, diced
- One onion, chopped
- One tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
- One teaspoon of cumin seeds
- One teaspoon of coriander powder
- Half a teaspoon of turmeric
- Half a teaspoon of red chilli powder
- Salt, to taste
- Two tablespoons of ghee or oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Method:
• Prepare the rice: Cook basmati rice with water, salt, and a tablespoon of ghee until it's 70 per cent done. Drain and set aside.
• Sauté the onions: Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, and sauté chopped onions until golden brown.
• Add ginger-garlic paste: Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute.
• Add spices and mango: Add coriander powder, turmeric, red chilli powder, and diced mango. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
• Layer the biryani: In a large vessel or handi, layer cooked rice, mango mixture, and repeat.
• Finish with ghee and garnish: Drizzle ghee and garnish with fresh cilantro.
The savoury is now ready to be served.
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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