Biriis Iskukaris

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice
• 1 pound lamb, cut into small cubes
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 5 whole cloves
• 4 whole cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 3 teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. Wash the rice
2. Fry the lamb for a few minutes until browned. Remove from the pot and set aside.
3. Fry the lamb and add tomato paste
4. Fry the onions until lightly caramelized, about 15 minutes.
5. Fry the onions
6. Meanwhile, grind the dry spices add to the onions, along with the garlic. Cook for a minute, until fragrant.
7. Add the diced tomatoes and cook until they break down into a thick sauce.
8. Add spices w/a dash of vinegar
9. Add the lamb back to the pot.
10. Drain the rice and add to the pot with the 2 1/2 cups water. Bring the rice to a simmer, then cover the pan with aluminum foil. Ensure the pan is well sealed.
11. Drain rice
    Simmer for about 15 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
12. Mix well and serve w/side of banana if you’d like!