LAMB BIRYANI

For the garam masala -Black cardamom pods -Green cardamom -Cloves -Black peppercorns -Cinnamon sticks -Coriander seeds -Cumin seeds -Fennel seeds -Star anise -Bay leaf -Mace blades -Poppy seeds -Nutmeg -Dried rose petals (optional but great)

For the birista (crispy fried onions) -White or red onions -Neutral oil to fry -Salt

For the lamb -Lamb shanks, bone in -Ghee/oil (to sear) -Full-fat Greek yoghurt -Ginger paste -Garlic paste -Kashmiri chili powder -Ground turmeric -Garam masala -Onion