MUMBAI TAWA BIRYANI

Preparation Method :

• Heat the oil in a heavy bottomed pan. Add the whole spices and chopped onions. When the onions turn brown, add the ginger and garlic paste, and sauté for 1 - 2 minutes.
• Add in the tomatoes. When they turn soft and cooked, add salt, red chilli, coriander and cumin powder with meat.
• Mix and cook, stirring occasionally till the oil starts to surface. Add a little water, cover and cook for about 20 - 30 minutes or until the meat is almost done.
• Add the potatoes and cook for another 10 minutes till the potatoes and the meat are done, make sure to have about 1 cup of gravy.
• Boil 4 liters of water. Add salt, turmeric and the juice of half a lime. When the water starts boiling, add the rice and cook for about 10 minutes or until it is done. Drain the water.
• Place the meat in the middle of a gridle, simmering on slow flame. Place the cooked rice around the meat.
• Take small portions of meat and rice, mix and serve hot with by sliced onions and lemon wedges.