Chicken Dum Biryani
Chicken Dum Biryani is a rich, aromatic rice dish made with layers of marinated chicken, fragrant basmati rice, and spices. Cooked slowly on dum, this Hyderabadi favorite is full of flavor and tradition.
instructions
step 1
Marinate Chicken: Mix chicken with yogurt, spices, and herbs. Set aside for at least 30 minutes.
step 2
Cook Rice: Parboil basmati rice with whole spices until 70% cooked.
step 3
Dum Cooking: Layer marinated chicken and rice, seal the pot, and cook on low heat until flavors are infused.
ingredients
2 cups basmati rice
500g chicken
1 cup yogurt
2 onions, sliced
2 tomatoes, chopped
Whole spices (cloves, cardamom, bay leaf)
Salt & chili powder to taste
tools
Heavy-bottomed pot
Spatula
Measuring Cups