Wash and drain the beef. Keep aside.

Heat the oil in a pressure cooker.

Add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. Stir until you feel a spicy aroma.

Saute onion until it is soft and starts to brown.

Add green chilli, ginger and garlic. Stir well and saute for a minute.

Then add cayenne pepper, coriander powder and turmeric. Stir and cook for 20 seconds.

Add tomato, beef, lemon juice and salt. Mix well.

Pressure cook for 25 minutes on medium heat.

Switch off the heat and let it sit until the pressure drops.

Now open the cooker and again cook on medium-high heat until all the water evaporates.

Remove from heat and keep aside.

Wash the rice 2-3 times in cold water. Drain and keep aside.

Heat ghee in a large pan.

Add cinnamon, cloves and cardamom. cook until a spicy aroma comes.

Saute onion until golden brown. Add rice and stir-cook for 2 minutes.

Now add the cooked beef from the cooker and mix well.

Add boiled water and salt. Mix well.

Cover with a lid and cook on low heat until all the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked (~20 minutes).

Now add the chopped cilantro and mint leaves.

Mix gently with a wooden spoon. Again let it sit covered for a few minutes before serving.

Enjoy the spicy beef biryani.