Biryani Decoded: My Easy Guide 🙌 | Marion's Kitchen

True happiness is homemade lamb biryani, and this recipe is as delicious as it gets. This Indian-inspired biryani dish features tender, fall-apart lamb, fluffy rice and all the extra homemade embellishments you'd expect from the real deal.
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ABOUT MARION
Marion Grasby is a food producer, television presenter and cookbook author who's had a life-long love affair with Asian food.
Marion is a little bit Thai (courtesy of her mum) and a little bit Australian (courtesy of her dad).
​Marion lives in Bangkok, Thailand and travels throughout Asia to find the most unique and delicious Asian food recipes, dishes and ingredients.

[@sidds3180]

Marion, you won't believe how fast I clicked on the video!! I'm one of your Indian followers, have interacted with you a bunch of times on here but I would totally give you a massive hug if I could right now. Making biryani is not an easy task, there are many potential pitfalls if you are not accustomed to South Asian cooking. But you presented all the fundamental steps of making biryani in an incredibly clear way. I don't know if anyone could do a better job of introducing a biryani recipe with such easily source-able ingredients to a wider global audience. I can only imagine how much effort creating and testing this recipe must have taken. Thank you so very much for all the hard work. Lord knows there are ten thousand ways to make a biryani, but as someone who has studied so many biryani recipes, I can tell you this is THE fundamental method of making it. Also, your banana leaves at the end didn't go unnoticed 😉 Thank you for presenting it this way to the Marion's Kitchen family

[@Marionskitchen]

Hi Sidd, what a lovely and thoughtful comment to read. You're so kind :-) Myself and my amazing team really did put a lot of effort into giving this famous Indian dish all the glory it deserves (and yes we made so many biryani dishes in our quest!). I know you've been following and commenting on my channel for such a long time now and I really appreciate your continued support! Marion

[@sidds3180]

@@Marionskitchen you just made my day!! Wishing you so much more success and joy cooking!

[@ZehraKazmi27]

I am Indian and this is almost perfect! I would recommend sprinkling some ready made "biryani masala" that you can get from an Indian store while layering. Secondly, a dash of rosewater or keora water and lemon juice at the end to give it an authentic touch. But seriously excellent work, Marion! Makes my heart so happy to see someone not from my culture get a biryani right. ❤️

[@michaelv656]

You have to make up your mind which culture you belong to, adopted arabic religion but eats and lives like an Indian. hmmm,I think, you are lost

[@funky_Pet_videos]

Ghee is a necessary ingredient, don't forget that. Use as much as possible

[@ironbutterfly12]

Eww...no kewra water! It will ruin the taste. Be careful while recommending this to non Indians because they didn't grew up eating food with rose flavor and will find it a bit strange. Instead of liking the dish, they will hate it, especially if they are trying the dish for the first time. I grew up eating biryani without Kewra water and the first time I tried biryani at a Indian resto, I found that rose taste biryani disgusting! I can never get used to it. However, it does taste great with desserts like Rasmalai etc.

[@ZehraKazmi27]

@Iron Butterfly kewra and rosewater are different flavours. This is just the traditional flavour in my part of the country and my friends in the west have really enjoyed my biryani. But to each their own of course! The good thing about food is that people can improvise!

[@ZehraKazmi27]

@@funky_Pet_videos definitely agree!

[@TrashCats]

Whaaaaat, don't ever stop sharing your lamb recipes because I absolutely love them!

[@Marionskitchen]

You got it!

[@Fariyalee]

I don't understand why your lamb dishes haven't been received well in the past, because this dish looks amazing! I'm literally drooling !!!

[@zvonimirzvone7932]

I was thinking yesterday that Biryani is just so complicated dish to make, and that it would be nice that Marion does it on her channel. That was my thought yesterday before falling asleep. And in the morning when I woke up, I saw this. How is it possible? Is there some telepathic connection?? Love the recipe, definitely gonna make it 😍

[@reidwill]

I made it last night, and it was worth it. I am a terrible cook, and I was able to do it on my first try. Thank you Marion. Well done.

[@AP-fg8vt]

Hey Marion,you nailed another Indian recipe yet again.But this time its a complicated one and Biryani is an emotion for us.Your efforts truly show,this one's a gorgeous Biryani indeed,and the sides are great too.I have a few observations: 1.The basmati rice needs to be really long-grained 2.Some of the lamb pieces were charred.One tip is to layer the bottom of the pan with bay leaves,secondly,you can use a hot cast iron skillet at the bottom of your pot,or thirdly,you can layer the bottom with parboiled potatoes.In some parts of India (Kolkata specifically),people love potatoes in their Biryani (and a boiled egg on the side). 3.The amount of herbs you put was quite a lot compared to the amount of Biryani you were making.So much mint and coriander would overpower the flavor of the saffron and the garam masala. 4.Meat on the bone imparts more flavour indeed,although boneless meat/meatballs or kofte are also commonly used. Please keep making more Indian recipes.May be garlic naan next time on your Indian series.And please do visit India.🥰

[@punjabiqt08]

Lovely!!! I did think you were gonna find a way to sneak miso in there though haha 😂 love you Marion!

[@Marionskitchen]

Maybe I will next time! LOL

[@ayshatr6022]

​@@Marionskitchen please don't!!!!!

[@JaoOoooH]

Why did I just torture myself and watch this video at 12:30am 🤤🤤

[@liliachan3753]

Such a complicated recipe but Marion never fails to deliver a method that is easy to follow.

[@holyzatanxgirl]

Pakistani fan here. Biryaaaani and Marion?! Whaaaat. My dreams coming true!

[@JA-kh2yi]

Nothing beats the Basmati variety of rice to make a memorable Biryani! It also benefits with a layering of tbsp or two of melted ghee, to keep the dish moist.

[@mhawley407]

I really love and learn watching you cook. It is always such a pleasure!

[@RiskGrave]

I never actually thumbs up videos(I'm rotten, I know), I just watch and move on. But this one I logged into my account on the Ipad so I could like and comment here as I love lamb too & hopefully we can sort out that KZbin algorithm and strap a rocket to Marion's beautiful biryani recipe!

[@phalgunichatterjee8865]

Being an Indian and an experienced Biriyani cook, I approve of this recipe. This is absolute perfection. Always love and try your recipes but this time you tried ours, what an honour.

[@throttlehungry4821]

Who asked you for approval?

[@phalgunichatterjee8865]

Marion, a great cook that she is, doesn't need my approval, that's for sure. This is an expression, I hope you understand that.

[@lucienmoodliar193]

Hi Marion This is the best breyani recipe that I have ever watched. These are precisely the steps that my late mum used and her breyani was always fantastic. Your presentation skills are fantastic. So calm and composed , which show in your finished product. I know it will taste as great as it looks. 8:23

[@Marionskitchen]

That's very kind of you! We hope you enjoy the recipe! -Team Marion’s Kitchen

[@darrylgodfrey9604]

I've made a few biryanis in my time, but this one really looks good. The fried onions and fresh herbs must make a big difference. On my todo list for making soon ...

[@nataliechongtai6430]

One of my favourites. Thank you for this!

[@cookingwithkooks341]

I always come back to see what you are doing. Ideas occur easier when you are having fun. thanks!

[@bristikarmakar8354]

An Indian here 🙋‍♀️ now I'm craving for Biryani 🤤

[@behramcooper3691]

We Paris (also from India) fry some silvered almonds and sultanas and sprinkle them between layers of rice together with the fried onions. Sometimes also include slices or quarters of boiled eggs between layers.

[@RK-X]

What is Sultanas ??

[@behramcooper3691]

@@RK-X raisins.

[@maekanikhan]

That Biryani is exquisite. Just a side note....That salad is called Kachumbar salad and the yogurt dip is called Raita. And these aren't optional with Biryani. They are essential. Much love and prayers to you Marion.

[@BIL-T]

I am British of Pakistani descent and your finished product literally looks like something served on Eid or at a wedding We also add partially boiled cut up potato as a way to add some more texture and the potato also absorbs all the flavours and turns a nice brown colour GOOD JOB ONCE AGAIN FROM MARION'S KITCHEN!

[@chillboi-69]

Now that's biriyani,1st youtube chef I've seen to get it so close,perfect texture,just make the raita and curd need to be little bit watery ❤️❤️✨

[@zenaidaroxas70]

Looks so yum! Can't wait to try it!

[@charnechristensen]

One of my favourite curries to make and I use a similar recipe and its perfect every time.

[@debbiestott3651]

So well presented. Loved watching. Hope to try it soon. X

[@user-co8vc5nd7l]

oh my godddddddddddd. this is right up my alley and seems super approachable. I've eaten about a thousand biriyanis in my time and this one covers off the basics and is a great entry point to the big wide world of indian rice dishes. cannot wait to cook this.

[@ikiraw21]

Amazing work!!

[@PQuaide]

Oh my… just cooked this and it was soooo good! Thank you ❤

[@fotowala1]

Awesome. Can go a little light on the herb's and fried onions in quantity. Fried onions are be crushed and mixed in meat/ lamb marinade to give authentic flavor in addition to layering on the top.

[@lovegansaw]

Never thought you would come up with an Indian dish I love! Thanks for the video!

[@thetruth3213]

Soooooo good. Made this on sunday and was amazing

[@sharjeeljan]

LOVE your recipe!! ❤❤ Thanks for sharing!

[@Haidi6605]

Love this, Marion. I grew up with Biryani! Seeing you executing this perfectly made my Bangladeshi soul happy ❤️ Try Tehari next time!

[@mrsbellegrave]

What a beautiful dish!

[@lwt02]

I love biryani and this recipe looks so good and easy to follow.

[@wendyellis6402]

I truly love lamb, and this looks and sounds absolutely delicious. I’m one who prints out your lamb recipes. Love the “Crying Tiger” chops.

[@christiana3771]

Indians have a few different versions of biriyani- one is this method in the video where rice and curry are cooked separately then put together at the end. Another method is where curry and rice are all cooked in one pot, this is a more risky method because it can be messed up if the ratio to curry and rice are wrong, but the flavour is so good and the ingredients are so much simpler and its very rich in flavour. This the style that is made in the south and what I'm used to eating, this is my favourite style personally. The flavour is quite different to method on this video. Its typically served with a spicy eggplant curry that is to die for and raita. You gotta try this version Marion! Also you gotta try prawn biryani its so good!

[@val-schaeffer1117]

Second one is very difficult to try at home, because it is impossible to have recipe to clinical precision. It is typically done in restaurants, who have mastered over years exactly the same procedure, using same equipments and ingredients sourced from same vendors.

[@christiana3771]

@Val-schaeffer Really? We make it at home all the time, and so do our family and friends, we haven't had issues at home 😄

[@val-schaeffer1117]

@@christiana3771 I am sure you have achieved the mastery. I just mentioned likelihood of the art (kachhi Biryani), is mostly used in restaurants than household kitchen.

[@shreyaskumarrath721]

There are hundred variations of ingredients and methods to cook Biryani which alters the taste slightly especially from state and region to region to suit the local palette more. We have Kolhapuri, Peshawari, Lucknowi/Awadhi, Chettinad, Hyderabadi, Kolkata Biryani, Kacchi Biryani, Parsi Biryani etc and more

[@val-schaeffer1117]

@@shreyaskumarrath721 Do you realise that your comment is off-topic?

[@oshkosh30]

I needed this!

[@JohnsBrownEyes]

I love your lamb recipes they always hit the spot 🔥

[@nilanjanadas9752]

I'm an Indian and I can tell you got it perfect. You nailed it. Personally I would sprinkle few table spoons of ghee right at the top after the layering is done. 👍🏼

[@achalaekanayake]

I can't wait to try it 😃. love it

[@Anand0985]

Great recipe, looks yummy. A few suggestions: 1. dehydrate the onions (using salt) before frying 2. wash rice before soaking 3. add mint to the initial marinate. lamb & mint are good friends!

[@mariyam3382]

Delicious recipe Marion, you have literally soaked up each element😋... Yes biryani is a celebration.

[@KWicksable]

I am so happy that you decided to make that for us, it looks so delicious. I would certainly make it. I love lamb.

[@danilincks5809]

I simply MUST make this, it looks amazing

[@Marionskitchen]

We hope you like it! -Team Marion’s Kitchen

[@youtubeanz]

this looks incredible 😍

[@Keshie22]

Being Indian you’ve made biryani with perfection ❤️

[@throttlehungry4821]

Do you know how to cook?

[@sufiyanasreen3982]

@@throttlehungry4821 came here to ask the same......its a fine recipe but not perfect at all

[@farahsabah8243]

Try Bangladesh's traditional kachchi biryani.You would absolutely love it.

[@armstrong2450]

@@farahsabah8243 is it like Kolkata biriyani or different.

[@armstrong2450]

@@sufiyanasreen3982 maybe because it is Hyderabadi not Bengali or Lucknowi. where are you from?

[@Mimi-dv7ql]

Wow. I am literally drooling here!! 🤤 your video 100% convinced me to make biriyani this weekend!! 🥰 this will be my 4th time making biriyani. In india, two more things we add, big pieces of boiled/fried potato and boiled egg, though it is very optional. This tradition is followed mostly in Bengal (Kolkata).

[@roalienogle246]

Wowww, super proud of ya! Looks yummy.😍😘

[@anniessmokingpot]

This looks so delicious...I can't wait to try it, thank you for sharing Much ❤️ Annie

[@STP191]

Wow!! All the ingredients and method you used spot on. I know you and your team must have put so much research to get the authenticity of the dish. Keep cooking!! Love from 🇮🇳 India @marion

[@deboraalexis4016]

This very impressive Marion Never saw it prepare like this ..but the spices are on point ❤️ I bought the prepare mix spices.. so delicious out of this world.. one of these days will try it your way.. thank for your video. I always enjoy them..

[@umagovindan9058]

Perfect 🥰..exactly like how I make it..except I use store bought ready made masala powder....well done Marion👏👏

[@angelica_mannielet]

Wow, it's so delicious 😍😍😍, the best Biryani ever!!❤️

[@francetrudelle]

Love Birmanie rice !! Love your work !!! Will definitely do this recipe ! Thanks ! 🥰

[@rutharchana]

It's just biriyani...not biriyani rice.. ( bcos biriyani means a rice dish cooked with meat ) that would be like saying nan bread or chai tea ...totally redundant. But no biggie

[@antarapal20]

I have watched this video several times now and every time I see this video it makes me hungry 😋

[@val-schaeffer1117]

I am an Indian, and I quite loved this recipe. I am happy that she is trying out different global recipes. Few suggestions: 2 hours is too short for red meat. It needs to marinate at least overnight.

[@lulalandry4197]

Amazing!!!

[@shigabim]

OMG!!! My husband and I love biryani but it is intimidating! Hahaha. Love you for this!

[@thetruth3213]

My favourite dish but never made as seemed complex....great job! Another 5☆ video

[@marinadesantis2914]

Thank you so much I love this recipe

[@KellyOsborne222]

That looks yummy! 😋😋 Thanks for sharing ❤

[@jasminearika9219]

I was on my way to an Indian restaurant when I watched this. I thought I’ll just have something light but after seeing this, I think I’m going to have a briyani. 😝

[@simplecookingwithjobay4356]

So delicious dish for the whole family

[@nushratparaouty6808]

I love all your recipes 😍

[@zakiyahcooks3352]

I'm so impressed with your culinary skill...

[@pattihamilton0925]

That looks so YUM!!!

[@vcvideo64]

Hi Marion Takes a lifetime to perfect Biryani.You did it and loved the funny bits in your video

[@pamelabaars6896]

Looks sensational.

[@samiulhudajisan6676]

I think the amount of herbs would be perfect with just one layer. We don’t use too much herbs in our biriyani. I would recommend you to make kacchi biriyani which is Bangladeshi biriyani and it’s famous in our country and i can assure u that you will love it

[@Marionskitchen]

Ooooooh I've never heard of a kacchi biryani! I'll look up a recipe and try it out. Unless you have one you might want to recommend for me?

[@samiulhudajisan6676]

@@Marionskitchen kzbin.info/www/bejne/gZipi42bqJl3nac&feature=shares It’s a link of a recipe u can watch. The only problem is that it is in bangla and there is no caption. But the recipe is authentic. I am sure that you will understand the ingredients and process by just watching. It's all asian. I would be so happy if a make a video of khacchi biriyani

[@anweshsarkar7658]

​@@Marionskitchen I would suggest going with the Hyderabadi lamb/mutton biryani instead. They do the kachchi style. You were missing quite a few spices in the marinade. Like nutmeg, mace etc The lamb should be marinated with some of the fried onions.

[@bahma810]

​@@anweshsarkar7658 There are so many variations of briyani.

[@VishnuKumar-uf2bx]

Kachi means raw ... the meat marinated is used raw under the rice ... more marinating time and use raw papaya to soften meat pakki means cooked... liked the way you cooked the lamb

[@Faiza61100]

This is the best lamb biryani recipe. I made it and everyone just loved it. The lamb was so soft and tasty and stayed in big chunks. Thank you

[@Baba-so6fh]

One way to take this up a notch is to use extra long grain rice. The longer grain rices tend not to stick to each other so they stay separated. Short grain rices tend to stick to each other.

[@andis9076]

One of my favorite food !

[@Papaya72]

I immediately subscribed to your channel after watching this video. It’s so good.

[@Marionskitchen]

Thank you and welcome! 💕

[@leandah2151]

De la France 🇨🇵 : Wahou la cuisine raffinée 👌👌 Toutes vos recettes sont si délicieuses 😋😋 ❤️‍🩹

[@moyralouise7123]

I love making Indian lamb curry from scratch, so must adapt it to this very soon 😊

[@GlamStrokz]

1st biriyani is not just one kind. This is kind of hyderabad biriyani. We have many other varieties of biriyani in entire India. 2nd the amount of herbs you have added to the biriyani will be enough of biriyani for 30 people. You just need to sprinkle the herbs and not make it a herb biriyani rather than lamb biriyani. 3rd same goes for saffron. The amount of saffron you have added is more than enough for 3 to 4months even if you eat biriyani every week. You just need 2 to 3 strands of those saffron threads. 4th when you cook the lamb, you need to keep on stirring till oil separates and starts floating on top or at the side. This process ensures that the spices has released its aroma completely. Then add water and cover and cook. 5th you need kewra water and rose water for this kind of biriyani which can be poured on top after adding the saffron milk.

[@hebane]

Omg!!! I looove it💕

[@rainbowdays5169]

As an India I thank you for making video on biryani...but honestly speaking I wish that one day your explore the diahes like Nepalese momo(dumpling) or Thupka soup, hakka noodle etc...these are true hidden gems

[@fmss6694]

Lamb is my favourite! Love this and I love biryani.

[@Kaysterdam]

Your recipe looks perfect! I prefer grinding tf out of my whole spices cuz I hate separating them because I'm impatient af!

[@iffaturridwan6947]

I am just so happy to see that I have the same colander as Marion's and we both use it the same way :))

[@thediffdaff]

If you enlist your family members to make a lamb biryani it's a fam biryani. And if you add seafood it could be a clam biryani. If you went full Jamie Oliver on it, it'd a jam biryani (also a sham biryani). And if you play hair metal in the kitchen while you make it it's glam biryani.

[@Ihavebeenwatchingyou]

and if you stuff it up it's a damn biryani.

[@Marionskitchen]

😂

[@guilbert5815]

Thank you Marion.

[@NotSoHardToBePretty]

Looks amazing. I am Indian and we used to pour a little bit of rice water once u done all the layers, and that way, your rice will be soft and amazing

[@albertissa1989]

I really loved the filming style of this video compared to your previous videos.

[@cioccobanana1226]

thank you for this Marion. I've always seen lamb on sale in Coles or Woolies, so I will definitely try this

[@Marionskitchen]

We hope you enjoy! -Team Marion's Kitchen

[@familyc3026]

This makes me salivating. What other protein choice goes well with this recipe?

[@elainebruckman9888]

You've inspired me. I love biriani rice but didn't know how to make it. Gotta try this ASAP

[@Marionskitchen]

Hope you enjoy!

[@elainebruckman9888]

It's a leap of faith to cook rice without simmering in equal parts of water. I made the recipe and it came out great! Fluffy grains of rice, not mushy, not too hard, flavorful. Thanks!!!

[@sarahhajarbalqis]

Yes!

[@vikramm9161]

Great. Correct procedure.

[@abhiumn]

This was awesome. Some other tricks if one doesn’t have thick bottom pan is to layer the bottom of the pan with sliced onions. Another one to spread the heat through the pan is to take the spoon handle and make dig through the rice vertically at few places so that heat can come through.

[@ChiZillaaa]

Please don't ever stop making lamb videos!!!

[@nosheennisar7160]

Mouth watering perfect biryani 😍

[@NickSaloom]

Beautiful biriyani!!!!

[@DagnySol]

Marion, a few tips, if you please. Add a mace flower, a full star anise, half a spoon of caraway seeds to the water when you boil the rice. I usually tie all the whole spices in a muslin bag and let the water boil with them for at least 15 mins. The water turns brown and then I add the rice. The aroma of that rice is out of this world. With saffron, try to find some rose water to add when you put in the saffron. In India we also add Kewda water... but I don't know what it is called in English.

[@victoriahollis3454]

I think it's called pandan 🙂

[@SAIKATPANJA125]

For blooming saffron, you can try this one. Take a pinch of saffron and pinch of granulated sugar in a mortar pestle and grind it. Add lukewarm water to it and let it sit for some time. I got the best result using this method. You can try it.

[@Anna-Leigh77]

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