Lamb Biryani Recipe
By: Schwartz UK
March 11, 2026
Looking for a simple Indian fakeaway dish? This easy lamb Biryani recipe is the one for you. Using a combination of Indian spices, tender, spiced lamb and rice baked with tomatoes and peas, you can create an authentic tasting Biryani from the comfort of your own home. Learn how to make lamb biryani with step-by-step instructions and enjoy a delicious, aromatic meal thats perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- Step 1
- 2 oil or 50g (2oz) butter
- 1 onion, sliced
- 1 fennel seed
- 1 cinnamon sticks snapped in half
- 2 cloves whole
- 450 (1 ) lamb leg steak, diced
- 2 curry powder medium
- 400 tin chopped tomatoes
- 150 (¼ ) water
- 175 (6 ) basmati rice, rinsed
- 100 (4 ) frozen peas
- sea salt to season
Nutrition Information
(per serving)
Looking for a simple Indian fakeaway dish? This easy lamb Biryani recipe is the one for you. Using a combination of Indian spices, tender, spiced lamb and rice baked with tomatoes and peas, you can create an authentic tasting Biryani from the comfort of your own home. Learn how to make lamb biryani with step-by-step instructions and enjoy a delicious, aromatic meal thats perfect for any occasion.
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Instructions
Instructions
- Heat the oil or butter in a deep frying pan and gently fry the onion for 3-4 minutes until softened, add the Fennel Seed, Cinnamon Stick, and Cloves and fry for a further 30 seconds.*
- Add the lamb steak and sprinkle in the Curry powder. Cook over a medium heat for 4-5 minutes, or until the lamb is browned.*
- Stir in the rest of the ingredients and bring to the boil. Season with Salt.*
- Cover the pan and cook on a medium heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is al dente and the liquid has been absorbed. Give the rice a quick stir occasionally whilst cooking, but remember to replace the lid.*
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