🍛 Beef Kacchi Biryani (Bangladeshi Style)

 

🛒 Ingredients

For marinating the meat:

• Beef – 1 kg
• Yogurt – 1 cup
• Ginger-garlic paste – 2 tbsp
• Red chili powder – 1 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
• Garam masala powder – 1 tsp
• Salt – to taste
• Mustard oil – 1/2 cup

For the rice:

• Basmati rice – 1 kg
• Bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cardamom
• Salt – to taste

Others:

• Potatoes – 4–5 (halved and fried)
• Fried onions (beresta) – 1 cup
• Kewra water – 1 tbsp
• Ghee – 3–4 tbsp

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👨‍🍳 Cooking Steps

1. Marinate the beef
   Mix all marinade ingredients with the beef and let it rest for 2–4 hours (overnight is best).
2. Boil the rice
   Cook the rice until it’s about 70% done (do not fully cook).
3. Layering
   In a large pot:
   • Bottom layer: marinated beef
   • Then add fried potatoes
   • Then add rice
   • Top with fried onions, ghee, and kewra water
4. Dum cooking (slow steam)
   Cover tightly and cook on low heat for 45–60 minutes.

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🔥 Tips for Best Taste

• Don’t stir too much (it will break the layers)
• Place a pan under the pot to avoid burning
• Add a little saffron for amazing aroma and color 😍

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🍽️ Serving

Serve hot with borhani or fresh salad — perfect combo 🔥