@anasofiafehn: 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 oil (some of the leftover oil from the onions, great infused flavor!) -Salt -Stock For the rice -Basmati rice (rinsed 3 times, soaked 45 min) -Water -Salt -Lime -Star anise -Green chili -Bay leaf -Black cardamom -Green cardamom -Cinnamon stick (I forgot it but this is great) For the layers & finishing -Saffron -Milk or water -Ghee -Kewra water (optional) #biryani