Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe
Make the perfect Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani! If you're a fan of flavorful and aromatic rice dishes, then you're in for a treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 500g chicken
- 2 large onions
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp oil
- 2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 2 tsp Biryani masala powder
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- 1 cup plain yoghurt
- 1 cup chopped mint leaves
- 1 cup chopped coriander leaves
- 1 tsp saffron strands, soaked in 2 tablespoons of warm milk
- salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces, ginger-garlic paste, Biryani masala powder, red chilli powder, yoghurt, and salt. Mix well, ensuring that the chicken is evenly coated with the marinade. Allow it to marinate for at least 30 minutes to enhance the flavours.
- In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt and soaked basmati rice. Cook the rice until it is 70% cooked. Drain the rice and set it aside.
- In a deep-bottomed pan, heat ghee and oil together. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and set them aside for garnishing. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook it until it is tender and cooked through. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Take a heavy-bottomed pan or a biryani handi. Add a layer of cooked rice at the bottom. Sprinkle some chopped mint and coriander leaves on top of the rice. Next, add a layer of the cooked chicken along with its gravy. Repeat the process until all the rice and chicken are layered. Drizzle the saffron-infused milk evenly over the top layer.
- Seal the pan with a tight-fitting lid or cover it with aluminium foil. Place a heavy object on top of the lid to create a tight seal. Cook the biryani on low heat for about 25-30 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld together. This slow-cooking technique helps infuse the rice with aromatic spices and the chicken’s flavours.
- Once the biryani is cooked, remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with the reserved fried onions.
- Serve hot with raita (yoghurt dip) and enjoy the heavenly flavours of Hyderabad Chicken Dum Biryani.