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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 large Spanish onions--1 thinly sliced into rings, 2 coarsely chopped
• 5 pounds trimmed boneless leg of lamb, cut into 2-inch pieces
• Salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3 tablespoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
• 1/4 cup minced fresh ginger
• 6 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 1/4 teaspoons saffron threads
• 6 cups chicken stock or canned low-sodium broth
• 1 cup chopped cilantro, plus 1 cup small cilantro sprigs
• 1 cup golden raisins (5 ounces)
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 cup whole blanched almonds (6 ounces)
• 6 cups basmati rice (2 1/4 pounds)
• 1 cup plain whole-milk yogurt at room temperature, whisked
• 6 hard-cooked eggs, halved lengthwise

Description

In India, Where Rice Is An Exalted Grain, The Biryani Is An Exalted Rice Dish. It's Typically Served At Weddings And Festivals--anywhere There's A Need To Feed Many People Lavishly. In This Version, The Baked Rice-and-lamb Casserole Is Decorated With A Go

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