Name: Beef Biryani Yakhni Pulao
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Pakistani
Ingredients: 1 kg beef with bones; 1 onion; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; Salt to taste; 2 tbsp whole coriander seeds; 1 tbsp fennel seeds; 1/2 tsp white cumin seeds; Black peppercorns; 3 garlic cloves; 1 black cardamom; 1 cinnamon stick; 9 cups water; 1/2 cup oil; 3 onions, sliced; 1/2 tbsp black cumin seeds; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic and green chilli paste; Boiled beef from the yakhni; 1 tomato, chopped; 3 tbsp biryani masala; 1/2 tsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp crushed chillies; Salt to taste; Few dried plums; Remaining beef stock; 1 kg rice, soaked; 1/3 cup yogurt; Red and green chillies; Lemon slices; Mint leaves; Fried golden onions for garnish

Beef Biryani Yakhni Pulao

In a pressure cooker, add beef with bones, onion, ginger-garlic paste, salt, whole coriander seeds, fennel seeds, white cumin seeds, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, black cardamom,…

By Maham August 30, 2026 Updated September 5, 2026

Instructions 13

In a pressure cooker, add beef with bones, onion, ginger-garlic paste, salt, whole coriander seeds, fennel seeds, white cumin seeds, black peppercorns, garlic cloves, black cardamom, cinnamon stick, and 9 cups of water.
Pressure cook for 25 minutes, or until the beef becomes tender.
Strain and keep the beef stock aside. Also keep the boiled beef separate.
In a separate pan, heat oil and add sliced onions. Fry until golden brown.
Add black cumin seeds and ginger-garlic green chilli paste. Sauté for a minute.
Add the boiled beef, chopped tomato, biryani masala, red chilli powder, crushed chillies, salt, and dried plums. Mix well.
Add the remaining beef stock and cover the lid for 5 minutes.
Add soaked rice. If the stock is less, adjust with water accordingly.
Add yogurt and mix gently.
Cook until the rice is almost done, then garnish with red and green chillies, lemon slices, and mint leaves.
Cover and steam on low flame for 15 minutes.
Sprinkle fried golden onions on top.
Beef Biryani Yakhni Pulao is ready to serve.

Beef Biryani Yakhni Pulao