Dinner for 4
Lamb Biryani
$20.69for 4225 minServes 4
Yogurt-marinated lamb cooks with fragrant spices and rice in a covered pot until tender and fully cooked.
Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Yogurt$0.12/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.51Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.22Typical price |
| Fresh ginger$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Lamb$9.99/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $14.98Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.20Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
 | Wild, basmati, jasmine, arborio rice$0.15/oz typical | 9.75 oz | $1.46Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $20.69 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepperDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 225 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
IndianGluten-freeFamilyDinnersSpring
Typical price
$5.17 per serving$20.69 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup plain low fat yogurt
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp ginger
- 2 tsp garam masala
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 lb boneless lamb leg
- 1 tbsp salted butter
- 1 onion
- 1 1/2 cup basmati rice
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 tsp cardamom
- 1/4 tsp turmeric
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/8 tsp cloves
- 2 cup water
Steps
- Stir the yogurt, garlic, ginger, garam masala, salt, and pepper together, coat the lamb, and marinate for 60 minutes.
- Melt the butter in a large heavy pot over medium heat, add the sliced onion, and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add the lamb and marinade, then cook for 12 minutes, turning often.
- Add one-half cup water, cover the pot, and simmer over low heat for 98 minutes, until the lamb reaches 145 F.
- Boil the remaining water with the bay leaves, cardamom, turmeric, cinnamon, cloves, and remaining salt in a 3-quart saucepan.
- Add the rice, cover, and cook over low heat for 20 minutes, then rest the covered biryani for 15 minutes.
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