Seasoning mix for meat & potato layered pilaf. Serves 5 - 6. Just perfect. Natural freshness preserved through cryogenic grinding & V-Lock technology. No preservative. No artificial food color. Suitable for vegetarians. Consumer Comments: www.shanfoods.com. Product of Pakistan.

Salt, Red Chili, Dried Plum With Pits, Fenugreek Seed, Dill Seed, Turmeric, Cinnamon, Black Pepper, Cumin, Nigella, Bay Leaf, Fennel, Large Cardamom, Cardamom, Ginger, Garlic, Clove, Papaya Powder, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Cane Sugar, Canola Oil, Natural And Artilcial Food Flavor (thatch Screw Pine), Silicon Dioxide.

Ingredients Required: Meat on Bones: 1 kg/2.2 lbs, small portions; Rice, Basmati: 3-1/2 cups/750 g, washed & soaked; Onions: 3 medium/300 g, finely sliced, Tomatoes: 3 - 4 medium/300 g, diced; Potatoes: 2 medium/250 g, peeled and quartered; Garlic Paste: 2 tablespoons; Ginger Paste: 2 tablespoons; Plain Yogurt: 1 cup/200 g, whipped; Cooking Oil: 1 cup/175 ml; Shan Special Bombay Biryani Mix: 1 packet, mix in 1/2 cup water. Steps of Cooking: 1. Fry onions in hot oil until golden. Add tomatoes and fry until oil separates. 2. Add meat, garlic paste, ginger paste, yogurt, potatoes and Shan Special Bombay Biryani Mix. Stir fry for 10 minutes. Add water (beef/lamb 4 cups, chicken 2 cups). Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender. Then increase heat and stir fry until oil separates from the gravy. 3. Separately: In 15 cups / 3 liters of boiling water, stir in 3 tablespoons of Shan Salt and soaked rice. Boil rice until 3/4 cooked. Remove and drain thoroughly. 4. Spread half rice in pot and pour meat curry. Top with remaining rice. Cover pot and cook on low heat until rice is fully cooked (5 - 10 minutes). Mix before serving. Tips: For meat, use breast, ribs & shoulder cuts. Storage Advice: Store in a cool dry place.