{"product_id":"shan-biryani-masala-spice-mix-2026276174","title":"Shan Biryani Masala Spice Mix","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasty meat layered pilaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecipe \u0026amp; Seasoning Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural freshness preserved through cryogenic grinding \u0026amp; V-Lock technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo preservative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo artificial food colour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Vegetarians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHalal Pakistan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pakistan\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNutritional data\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTypical Values\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eper 100g\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnergy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1738kJ\/413kcal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- of which saturates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarbohydrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e62.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e- Sugars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.5g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation and Usage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSteps of Cooking\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat 1 cup (175ml) cooking oil and fry 3 medium (250g), finely sliced onions until golden. Add 1kg (2.2lbs) meat with bones, divided into small portions (chicken\/beef\/lamb) and 1 packet shan biryani mix (dissolved in 1\/2 cup water) and stir-fry for 5 mins. Add 1 cup (200g) plain, whipped yogurt and water (2 cups for chicken; 4 cups for beef\/lamb). Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 3 medium (250g), diced tomatoes and stir-fry on high heat until the oil begins to separate from the gravy. Then set aside.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeparately: wash 3½ cups (750g) of shan basmati rice and let it soak. Boil 15 cups (3 litres) of water and stir in 3 tbsp of shan salt and the soaked rice. Boil the rice until 3\/4th cooked. Remove and drain thoroughly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpread half the rice in a pot and pour the meat curry over it. Top with the remaining rice. Sprinkle a pinch of yellow food colour if desired. Spread 1\/2 cup chopped cilantro\/fresh coriander and 1\/2 cup chopped mint leaves over the rice. Cover and cook on low heat until the rice is tender (5-10 mins). Mix before serving.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCooking Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use long grain old basmati rice. Beginners must use parboiled\/'Sayla' rice. 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