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Biryani with lamb shank – a Gulf feast

A whole lamb shank, cooked until it’s practically falling off the bone, on golden rice – the biryani for special days.

21,90 €

A whole, slow-cooked lamb shank rests on golden basmati rice, crowned with crisp fried onions, delicate vermicelli and toasted nuts. Alongside comes a warm pot of creamy chickpeas in a fragrant sauce and a bright salad of tomato and cucumber. A feast from the Arabian Gulf that brings the warmth of true Arab hospitality to your table.

Allergens: Gluten-containing cereals (wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut) · Tree nuts (almonds, hazelnuts, walnuts, cashews, pecan, Brazil nuts, pistachios, macadamia)

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In the Gulf, lamb biryani is what you put in front of guests when you want them to know they’re welcome. A whole shank sitting on the rice turns it into a real feast. And that’s exactly how we serve it here in Mannheim.

Slow-cooked

Lamb shank is a cut that needs time. It’s full of connective tissue that only softens with long, slow cooking – but then the meat practically slides off the bone by itself. You can taste the patience.

The rice

Golden yellow and spiced, topped with crispy fried onions, vermicelli and toasted nuts. The onions are what set this version apart from our chicken biryani: they add a sweet depth that suits the richer lamb. Biryani itself originally comes from the Indian subcontinent and has long been at home in the Gulf states.

On the side

A warm pot of chickpeas in a spiced sauce – for spooning over the rice – and a fresh tomato and cucumber salad.

Lamb on rice: your options

If you love lamb on rice, you’ve got a few ways to go. Smoky: lamb shank mandi. With peas, pistachios and a yoghurt and cucumber sauce: kharouf mahshi. With raisins and white beans: quzi.

For the table

Hummus and kibbeh make good starters. Lamb biryani is also easy to plan for family celebrations in our event hall.

FAQ

Good to know

How is the lamb biryani different from the chicken biryani?

Instead of half a grilled chicken, a whole slow-cooked lamb shank sits on the rice, along with crispy fried onions. Both come with chickpeas and a tomato and cucumber salad.

Is the lamb tender?

Yes. The shank is cooked for a long time, until the meat comes away from the bone easily.

Can I order the biryani rice on its own?

Yes, a small portion of biryani rice is listed under the extras on our menu.

Is lamb biryani good for a celebration?

Very much so – lamb on spiced rice is a classic feast dish in Arab cooking. For parties in our event hall or for catering, we’ll put the menu together with you.

Is the meat halal?

Yes, all the meat at Dunya is halal.