Beef Briyani
IndianMain Course SpicyRs 200 Prepared with olive oil · Himalayan salt

Beef Briyani

Slow-cooked spiced beef layered with fragrant basmati, onion and herbs — a hearty Mauritian favourite. Our healthy version uses a 50/50 white and brown basmati blend, lean beef trimmed of fat, a light spice paste and minimal ghee for a high-protein, lower-fat take that keeps the deep, celebratory flavour. Served with a 50/50 blend of white and brown rice for a low-GI, high-fibre twist — if you prefer traditional white rice, the blend keeps the change barely noticeable. Prefer it milder? Just ask — we dial down the chilli while keeping the full aromatic flavour, so it's gentle on the palate without losing its Mauritian character.

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Spice level

Rice

Nutrition

460

Calories · kcal

46

Carbs · g

30

Protein · g

14

Fat · g

500

Sodium · mg

4

Sugar · g

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Beef Briyani Main meal

Beef Briyani

Indian

Cucumber & Tomato Salad Vegetable

Cucumber & Tomato Salad

Cucumber, tomato, onion, coriander, lemon

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Suitable for

ObesityAnemiaHigh Cholesterol

Ingredients

  • • 200g lean beef, trimmed and cubed
  • • 1 cup basmati (50/50 white & brown blend)
  • • 1 small onion, caramelised
  • • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp garam masala, 1 tsp cumin, 1/2 tsp turmeric
  • • 2 tomatoes, pureed
  • • Fresh mint and coriander
  • • 1 boiled egg
  • • 1 tsp light ghee
  • • Low-sodium stock

Preparation

  1. 1Marinate lean beef in ginger-garlic, turmeric and garam masala for 1 hour.
  2. 2Parboil the brown/white basmati blend in low-sodium stock until 70% cooked.
  3. 3In a non-stick pan, sear beef with 1 tsp ghee until browned, then simmer in tomato puree until tender.
  4. 4Layer beef, rice, caramelised onion and herbs in a heavy pot.
  5. 5Cover tightly and steam (dum) on low heat for 20 minutes.
  6. 6Garnish with boiled egg and fresh herbs; serve warm.

Cultural note

Beef Briyani is a Sunday-lunch staple in many Mauritian Creole-Muslim homes, often shared with neighbours during religious festivals.

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