Mutton Biryani in Toronto
Tender slow-cooked mutton with fragrant basmati. Hearty and full of spice, served with raita.
Mutton biryani is for people who want their biryani with real depth. Mutton is slow-cooked until tender, carrying more spice and a stronger flavour than chicken, then layered with basmati and steamed together. It is a hearty, satisfying plate that holds up well whether you eat it fresh or take it home.
How we cook it
The mutton is simmered on its own until soft, then layered with par-cooked basmati and whole spice and finished together so the rice absorbs the gravy. Served with raita. Order it mild or hot.
Across Toronto
Cooked fresh on weekends. Pickup from Scarborough or Uber Eats delivery in range. HMA-certified halal.
How to get it
Mutton biryani is slow-cooked, so order ahead when you can. We are a weekend kitchen, so pickup is from our Scarborough location on Saturday and Sunday, 12 to 5. If you are inside our Uber Eats delivery range, we can also drop it at your door.
- Order on Uber Eats for delivery in range.
- Call or text (647) 449-2924 to set up weekend pickup.
- Feeding a group? Ask about halal catering in Scarborough.
Mutton biryani, the richest one
Mutton is the biryani for people who want depth. It takes longer to cook than chicken, and that time is what gives the rice its heavier, more savoury flavour. Order it as a single Biriyani ($12, choose mutton), or for a group as the Mutton Biryani Combo (roughly $20 to $30 per person (quoted on menu and headcount), 20 minimum) with chicken chukka, eggplant moju, maasi sambal, pineapple curry, yogurt sambal, acharu and kithul watalappan.
We also make lamb biryani. Call or text (647) 449-2924 to order it.
More mutton
- Boneless Mutton Devil, $14.99
- Mutton Curry, on request
- Mutton kottu: ask for mutton when you order kottu
What comes with Sri Lankan biryani
Sri Lankan biryani is served with sides that balance it. Eggplant moju is fried eggplant in a sweet, sour, spicy pickle. Pineapple curry brings sweet heat. Maasi sambal is a fiery, crunchy sambol made with dried Maldives fish. Acharu is a tangy pickle of fruit and vegetables, and yogurt sambal cools it all down. Our combos include them, so every plate tastes the way it should.
Mutton or lamb?
In South Asian cooking, "mutton" usually means goat or older sheep, with a deeper flavour and firmer texture; lamb is younger and milder. We make both: mutton biryani is on our menu, and lamb biryani is available when you call to order. If you are feeding guests who are new to mutton, lamb is the gentler choice.
Allergy notes
Some of our dishes contain egg (kottu, egg masala, watalappan), dairy (yogurt sambal), fish (maasi sambal is made with dried Maldives fish) and nuts (green pea cashew curry). If anyone has an allergy, tell us when you order and we will tell you what to avoid.