Succulent Nepalese Yak Biryani with Himalayan Spices

Name: Succulent Nepalese Yak Biryani with Himalayan Spices
Prep time: 3 h
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g yak meat; 1 cup plain yogurt; 2 teaspoons garam masala; 1 teaspoon turmeric powder; 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste; Salt to taste; 2 cups basmati rice; 4 cups water; 4 green cardamom pods; 1 cinnamon stick; A pinch of saffron strands; 2 large onions; 3 tablespoons ghee; 1 teaspoon cumin seeds; 2 bay leaves; 3 cloves; 1 teaspoon red chili powder; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; Fresh coriander leaves; Fried onions; Toasted cashews

A comforting and aromatic rice dish featuring tender yak meat and exotic spices

Experience the rich flavors of Nepal with this traditional Yak Biryani, a delightful blend of Himalayan spices and fragrant basmati rice.

3 h
6
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Yak Marinade

500g yak meat

cut into cubes

1 cup plain yogurt

2 teaspoons garam masala

1 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

Salt to taste

For the Rice

2 cups basmati rice

4 cups water

4 green cardamom pods

1 cinnamon stick

A pinch of saffron strands

soaked in 2 tablespoons warm milk

For the Biryani

2 large onions

thinly sliced

3 tablespoons ghee

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 bay leaves

3 cloves

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1 cup chopped tomatoes

For Garnishing

Fresh coriander leaves

chopped

Fried onions

Toasted cashews

Preparation

Marinating the Yak

Mix marinade

In a bowl, mix yogurt, garam masala, turmeric, and ginger-garlic paste.

Coat meat

Add yak meat cubes, ensuring they are well coated.

Marinate

Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.

Preparing the Rice

Rinse rice

Rinse basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.

Soak rice

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

Do not skip the soaking process for the rice.

Drain rice

Drain and set aside.

Cooking Process

Yak Cooking

Fry marinated yak cubes in ghee until browned and cooked through.

Cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes.

Rice Cooking

Boil water with cardamom and cinnamon, add rice, cook until 70% done, then drain.

Boil on high heat for about 10 minutes.

Layering Biryani

In a large pot, layer rice and cooked yak, adding saffron milk and fried onions between layers.

Steam on low heat for 20 minutes.

Plating & Serving