My version of Mutton Biryani

Mutton biryani is one of my favorite dish.I make this biryani atleast one every month which tastes very well with raita and chicken fry.Here is the receipe  

INGREDIENTS U NEED:
1.Goat or lamb meat cut into medium sized pieces - 2lbs
2.Gingergarlic paste -3tbs
3.Onion thinly sliced -3cups
4.Tomato - 2
5.Mint leaves -1bunch
6.Corriander leaves-1/2bunch
7.Basmati Rice-4cups
8.Chilli powder-2tbs
9.Corrinader powder-1tbs
10.Cumin powder-1/4tbs
11.Garam masla powder-1tbs
12.Salt to taste
13.Curd-2tbs
14.Lemon juice-2tbs
15.Seasoning-Cinnamon,fennel seeds,cardamom,cloves,star anise,bay leaves
16.Oil

METHOD OF PREPARATION:

• Wash and soak the rice in cold water for at least 30 minutes.
• In a pan, heat some oil , add all the seasoning and onion and saute it for few mins,then add gingergarlic paste,mint leaves and corriander leaves fry it for few mins
• Then add tomatoes,mutton pieces,chilli powder,corriander powder,cumin powder,garam masala powder and salt  let it cook untill the pieces are half cooked
• Then add water(1cup rice:11/2water),lemon juice and curd let it boil for 5mins
• Then add rice and slow down the stove and cook it for 30-45mins
•  Switch off the stove and let stand till it cools down.
• Delicious mutton biryani is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves, squeeze a fresh lime over the biryani and serve it

 GOES WELL WITH:
       Mint chutney and Raita