Beef Biryani with Spiced Chickpeas and Cucumber Raita

Step 1: Marinate the Beef

In a large bowl, marinate the beef with yogurt, half of the sliced onions, half of the minced garlic, half of the minced ginger, half of the chopped cilantro, half of the chopped mint, garam masala, turmeric, cayenne pepper, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.

• 1 lb beef
• 1 cup yogurt
• 1/2 of sliced onions
• 1/2 of minced garlic
• 1/2 of minced ginger
• 1/2 of chopped cilantro
• 1/2 of chopped mint
• 2 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp salt

Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics

In a large pot, heat some oil and add the remaining sliced onions, cumin seeds, remaining garlic, and ginger. Sauté until the onions are golden brown.

• 2 tbsp oil
• Remaining sliced onions
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• Remaining minced garlic
• Remaining minced ginger

Step 3: Cook the Beef

Add the marinated beef to the pot and cook until the meat is browned. Add the beef broth, cover the pot, and simmer for 1 hour or until the beef is tender.

• Marinated beef from Step 1
• 4 cups beef broth

Step 4: Cook the Rice

In a separate pot, cook the basmati rice according to package instructions.

• 1 cup basmati rice

Step 5: Make the Chickpea Curry

In a saucepan, heat some oil and add the chickpeas, diced tomatoes, and chopped green chilies. Sprinkle with ground coriander and cook for 5 minutes.

• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 cup chickpeas
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• 1 tsp ground coriander

Step 6: Make the Raita

In a bowl, mix together the diced cucumbers, remaining chopped cilantro, and remaining chopped mint to make the raita.

• 1 cup diced cucumbers
• Remaining chopped cilantro
• Remaining chopped mint

Step 7: Serve

Serve the beef biryani with the spiced chickpeas and cucumber raita. Enjoy!