Biryani

Ingredients
1 lb beef cubed

3 cup long grained rice

1/2 cup vegetable shortening

1/2 cup yogurt

1/2 tsp. saffron

1/2 cup milk

2 large onions chopped

4 cloves garlic

one 1 in. piece fresh ginger root

6 whole cardamon

4 cloves

1/2 tsp. ground black pepper

2 pieces cinnamon stick

2 tsp. salt

Method
Soak rice in cold water for one hour.
Heat vegetable shortening and brown onions.
Add crushed garlic, crushed ginger cubes.
Fry for 15 minutes stirring frequently; add yogurt, 1 tsp. salt, 3 cardamon, 2 cloves, a piece of cinnamon and black pepper.
Add 2 cups of water and cook on low fire until meat is tender and a thick gravy remains.
In a separate pot, boil 6 cups of water and remaining cardamon, cloves and cinnamon
Add rice and arrange a layer of meat and gravy between two layers of rice.
Mix saffron in milk and pour over rice.
Cover tightly and place in a moderately heated oven for 20 minutes.
Mix and serve hot.