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Cauli Biryani

A low carb version of biryani for days when you are craving biryani but want to avoid the carbs. It's Whole30 compliant and keto friendly.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 persons
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Tbsp ghee/oil
  • 4 cups (400 grams) Minced beef (cooked or uncooked)
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder (adjust to your spice level)
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup mint
  • 1 cup coriander
  • 1-2 pieces green chili
  • 6 cups (600 grams) uncooked cauliflower rice (for instructions how to make cauliflower rice: see above)

Method
 

  1. Thinly slice the onion, dice the tomatoes and chop the mint and coriander.
  2. In a big pan/pot, heat the ghee on medium high heat and add the onion.
  3. Fry it until it turns golden brown. Keep stirring to ensure even heat.
  4. After the onion turns golden brown, take it out from the pan/pot. Leave the ghee inside.
  5. Add the cooked minced meat to the same pan/pot. You can also use leftover qeema aaloo. (If using uncooked minced meat see notes below)
  6. Add the tomato, garam masala, red chili powder and salt. Cover and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
  7. After 5 minutes, open lid and turn heat to low. Level the minced meat mixture with the back of a spatula.
  8. Add a layer of coriander, mint and fried onion. Save some fried onion for garnishing later.
  9. Add a thick layer of cauliflower rice on top. Level the rice evenly.
  10. Cover with a tight lid and let cook on low heat for 20 minutes. (Do not open the lid in between or stir)
  11. After 20 minutes, turn off heat and mix the cauliflower rice lightly.
  12. Garnish with some fried onion and serve with some spicy mint and coriander chutney.

Notes

If using uncooked minced meat: Add to the same pan that you used to fry your onion (there should be some ghee/oil left).
Add the following spices:
  • 2 tsp ginger garlic paste,
  • 1/2 tsp salt,
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric,
  • 1/2 tsp coriander powder,
  • 1/2 tsp cumin powder,
  • 1 tsp chili powder.
  • 8 black peppercorns
  • 2 cardamom pods
  • 1 black cardamom
  • 5 cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick
You can also use your favorite biryani mix instead. Brown the minced meat from all sides, stirring continuously. Cook for about 5 minutes before moving to step 6.