Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

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Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :2 Hr 0 Min

Cook Time : 45 Min

Total Time : 2 Hr 45 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 8
  • Basmati rice 1 kg


  • Chicken 1 1/2 kg


  • Yoghurt 1/2 kg


  • Chilli Powder 2 tbsp


  • Garam masala powder 1 tbsp


  • Turmeric powder 1 tsp


  • Whole garam masala: Cinnamon 4 sticks


  • Cardamom pods 5


  • Caraway seeds 1 tsp


  • Black peppercorns 1 tsp


  • Cloves 6


  • Salt 2-3 tbsp or to taste


  • Coriander and mint chopped 1/2 cup


  • Onions, deep fried 3 to 4(Same oil to be reserved for marination)


  • Ghee 1 tbsp


  • Saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp milk


  • Dry food colour 1/8 tsp (orange red)


  • Green chillies whole or slit 4-5

Directions

  • Cook rice al dente with all the whole masalas, drain and keep aside.
  • Marinate the chicken with all the masalas including the reserved oil in which the onions are fried, except ghee. Do not add whole of it, add about 1 cup. Let it rest for atleast 2 hours.
  • For the dum: Arrange the layers according to your preference but see to it that the final layer is that of the rice. In general, it means- Start with a layer of rice and end with it as well. Mix the dry food colour in little milk and pour on top.
  • Also add a generous dollop of pure desi ghee on top. Garnish with some fried onions and chopped coriander plus mint leaves.
  • Serve hot with boorani raita or onion mint cucumber raita or any other raita of your choice as well as Mirchi ka Saalan or Baghare Baingan.
  • A World famous biryani from the City of Nawabs and Lac Bangles. Popular for it's dum method of cooking, this scrumptious rice preparation is a symbolic representation of this beautiful City in general. Hyderabadi hospitality is a well known fact and the guests are being treated to a lavish spread of delicacies with this rice dish topping the list. If you ever happen to visit my City, You will know what iam referring to. Happy Cooking With Zeen!