Meatball Pulao

Meatball Pulao

Ingredients

Mutton, minced 250 gm
Rice 1 ½ cup
Red chili powder 1 tsp
Garam masala powder ½ tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Salt to taste
Ginger-garlic paste 1 tbsp
Oil 1 tbsp
Bay leaves 2 – 3
Green cardamoms 6 – 8
Black cardamoms 4 – 5
Black peppercorns 5 – 6
Cinnamon 1 inch stick
Cloves 4 – 5
Cumin seeds 1 tsp
Onions, sliced 2
Yogurt 1 cup
Mint leaves few for garnish

Method

Grind together mutton mince, red chili powder, garam masala powder, coriander powder, salt and 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste. 

Heat oil. 

Add bay leaves, green cardamoms, black cardamoms, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves and cumin seeds and sauté till fragrant.
Add the onions. 

Add the remaining ginger-garlic paste and sauté till 1 minute. 

Add yogurt and mix. 

Drain the rice and add to the masala. 

Add water, salt and mix. 

Cover and cook. 

Apply oil on your hands and shape the mince mixture into small balls and add to the rice. 

Stir lightly and cover and cook for 10-12 minutes. 

Keep stirring gently from time to time till both the rice and mince balls are cooked. Garnish with mint leaves and serve hot.

Meat Ball Pulao by Zarnak Sidhwa