Learn how to prepare authentic Ouzi, a Levantine classic, using premium Gautam Basmati Rice 🍚✨.
Golden, crispy filo pastry stuffed with spiced rice, minced meat, peas, and toasted pine nuts – perfect for festive occasions and family gatherings.
👉 Made with Gautam Rice, trusted for its premium quality and heritage.
📝 Ingredients:
– 2 Tsp Olive Oil
– 2 Small Onions
– 3 Garlic Cloves
– 500 g Ground Beef or Lamb
– 1 Tsp Seven-Spice
– ½ Tsp Cinnamon Powder
– ½–1 Tsp Salt
– ½ Tsp Black Pepper
– 2 Cups Gautam Basmati Rice
– 3.5 Cups Water
– 200 g Frozen Peas
– Pinch Salt & Pepper
– ¼ Tsp Seven-Spice
– ¼ Cup Toasted Pine Nuts
For Assembling:
– 1 Package Filo Pastry Sheets
– 2 Tbsp Melted Butter
📌 Instructions (Summary):
– Sauté onions and garlic in olive oil.
– Add ground meat, cook, then season with spices.
– Combine rice, meat, peas, water, and spices; cook until fluffy.
– Stir in toasted pine nuts.
– Line bowls with filo sheets, fill with rice mixture, and fold over.
– Brush with butter and bake at 180°C (350°F) for ~30 minutes until golden.
– Serve warm and enjoy.
Wash rice and soak for 15–20 mins.
Boil water with whole spices and salt.
Add rice and cook 80% done. Drain and set aside.
Cook the vegetables:
Heat oil/ghee, sauté onions till golden.
Add ginger garlic paste, cook for 1 min.
Add veggies and sauté 2–3 mins.
Add tomatoes, curd, spices, salt. Cook until veggies are soft and masala thickens.
Layering biryani:
In a pot or handi, layer vegetable masala at the bottom.
Add a layer of cooked rice.
Top with mint, coriander, fried onions, and saffron milk (if using).
Repeat layers if needed.
Dum cook:
Cover tightly. Place on low flame for 15 mins or bake at 180°C for 15 mins.
Serve hot with raita, pickle, or salad.