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Succulent Nepalese Yak Biryani with Himalayan Spices

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

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Succulent Nepalese Yak Biryani with Himalayan Spices
Prep
1 h
Cook
3 h
Difficulty
Intermediate
Serves
6

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Marinating the Yak

  1. 1

    Mix marinade

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

  2. 2

    Coat meat

    Add yak meat cubes, ensuring they are well coated.

  3. 3

    Marinate

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

Preparing the Rice

  1. 1

    Rinse rice

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

  2. 2

    Soak rice

    Soak rice in water for 30 minutes.

    Tip: Do not skip the soaking process for the rice.

  3. 3

    Drain rice

    Drain and set aside.

How to Make Succulent Nepalese Yak Biryani with Himalayan Spices

Total time: 4 h · Yields 6 servings

  1. 1

    Yak Cooking

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

  2. 2

    Rice Cooking

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

  3. 3

    Layering Biryani

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

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