Mutton Biriyani - Kannur Style

In a cooker, add mutton, and every other ingredient other than coconut, poppy seeds and onions.

Cook on high flame for 2 whistles. Reduce flame after and cook for 15 minutes.

Slice onions and deep fry till golden brown.

Grind coconut and poppy seed to a fine paste.

Add onion and the paste to the mutton. Reserve some onion for garnish.

For the rice, put some ghee and washed drained rice. Saute for 10 minutes.

Add water - a little less than double the quantity of the rice. Cook till the rice is done.

Add rice to the mutton, layer with garam masala and ghee. Heat in low heat for 10 minutes.

Garnish with fried onions, cashew nuts, coriander leaves.

Serve hot with pickle, pappad, and raita.

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