Matka Mutton Biriyani (মটকা মটন বিরিয়ানি)

 Here's a simple recipe for Matka mutton Biryani:

### Ingredients

#### For the Marinade:

- 500g basmati rice

- 500g mutton (cut into pieces)

- 1 cup yogurt

- 2 large onions (thinly sliced)

- 4-5 green chilies (slit)

- 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

- 1 teaspoon red chili powder

- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder

- 1 teaspoon garam masala

- Salt to taste

- Fresh mint and coriander leaves (chopped)

- 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice

- 2-3 tablespoons oil or ghee

#### For Layering:

- 1/4 cup fried onions

- 1/4 cup milk (optional)

- 1/4 cup saffron (soaked in warm milk, optional)

- Whole spices (2-3 cardamom pods, 2-3 cloves, 1-2 cinnamon sticks)

### Instructions

1. **Marinate the Meat**: 

   - In a bowl, combine yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, mint, coriander, lemon juice, and half of the fried onions. 

   - Add the mutton pieces and mix well. Let it marinate for at least 2 hours (preferably overnight).

2. **Cook the Rice**:

   - Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Soak it for 30 minutes and drain.

   - Boil water in a large pot with salt and whole spices. Add the soaked rice and cook until it’s 70% done. Drain and set aside.

3. **Layering in the Handi**:

   - In a heavy-bottomed pot or clay handi, heat oil or ghee. Add the marinated meat and spread it evenly.

   - Layer the partially cooked rice on top of the meat. Sprinkle the remaining fried onions, saffron milk, and any extra mint/coriander.

4. **Dum Cooking**:

   - Cover the handi tightly with a lid (you can seal it with dough for better results).

   - Cook on low heat (dum) for 30-40 minutes. You can place a heavy pan underneath for even cooking.

5. **Serve**:

   - Once done, gently fluff the biryani with a fork. Serve hot with raita or salad.

Enjoy your Matka mutton Biryani!