Lamb Biryani

Ingredients

• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom or ground coriander
• 3 tablespoons butter
• ¹/₃ cup raisins
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 ½ cups long-grain rice, preferably basmati
• 1 onion, cut into thin slices
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
• + 10 more ingredients
• • ¼ teaspoon fresh-ground black pepper
  • 2 ¾ cups water
  • 1 ¾ teaspoons salt
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric
  • ¹/₈ teaspoon cayenne
  • 5 cloves
  • ¹/₃ cup chopped cashews
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 pound boneless lamb, cut into 1/2-inch cubes

- QFS1. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt with the garlic, cayenne, cumin, black pepper, and 1/2 teaspoon of the salt. Stir in the lamb. 2. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over moderate heat. Add the onion and cook until starting to soften, about 3 minutes. Stir in the cardamom, turmeric,...

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