Rice
Mauritian Briani

Mauritian Briani

Mauritius

115Minutes
HardLevel
6Serves
10Steps
About

The grand layered rice of Mauritian celebrations, marinated meat and potatoes steamed under saffron rice, brought by Indian settlers and made distinctly Mauritian.

Equipment
  • Large heavy pot with lid
  • Bowl
  • Pot for rice
  • Knife
Ingredients
Chicken or mutton, jointed1 kg
Basmati rice3 cups
Yoghurt1 cup
Onions4
Potatoes4
Garlic6 cloves
Fresh ginger1 large thumb
Briani masala3 tbsp
Mint and coriander2 handfuls
Saffron or yellow colouring1 pinch
Whole spices (cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, bay)1 handful
Oil or ghee6 tbsp
Saltto taste

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