hyderabadi chicken biryani steps

 

 Classic Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani (Dum Style)

Preparation Time: 30 mins | Cooking Time: 1 hour | Serves: 4

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 500g chicken (with bone)

• 1 cup yogurt

• 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp turmeric

• 2 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt to taste

For Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice (soaked 30 mins)

• 4 cups water

• 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 1 cinnamon stick

• 1 tsp salt

For Layering:

• 2 large onions (sliced & fried golden)

• 1/4 cup mint/coriander leaves

• 2 tomatoes (sliced)

• 1/2 cup fried cashews & raisins

• 1/2 tsp saffron (soaked in 2 tbsp milk)

• 4 tbsp ghee

Method:

1. Marinate Chicken: Mix all marinade ingredients, coat chicken, and refrigerate for 2+ hours.

2. Cook Rice: Boil rice with whole spices until 70% done. Drain and set aside.

3. Layer in Pot:

   • In a heavy-bottomed pot, spread ghee.

   • Add marinated chicken → fried onions → mint/coriander → tomatoes → half-cooked rice.

   • Repeat layers. Top with saffron milk, fried nuts, and ghee.

4. Dum Cook: Seal pot with foil, cover lid, and cook on low heat for 25 mins.

5. Serve Hot with raita and salad.

(Pro Tip: Use coal smoke for authentic flavor!)