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                                     Hyderabadi Dum Biryani Recipe 

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is a rich and flavorful rice dish that originates from the royal kitchens of Hyderabad. This biryani is famous for its aromatic basmati rice, marinated meat, and layers of flavors that come together through the dum (slow-cooking) process. Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to making authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani.

Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is a royal, aromatic dish made with fragrant basmati rice, marinated meat, saffron, and spices, slow-cooked to perfection for rich, irresistible flavors

Ingredients:

For Marination:

• 1 kg Chicken or Mutton (cut into medium pieces)

• 1 cup Thick Curd (Yogurt)

• 2 tbsp Ginger-Garlic Paste

• 2 tsp Red Chili Powder

• 1 tsp Turmeric Powder

• 1 tbsp Coriander Powder

• 1 tbsp Garam Masala Powder

• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

• 3 Green Chilies (chopped)

• 2 tbsp Fried Onions (Birista)

• ½ cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (chopped)

• ½ cup Fresh Mint Leaves (chopped)

• 3 tbsp Cooking Oil

• 2 tbsp Ghee

• Salt to taste

For Rice:

• 3 cups Basmati Rice (aged, long grain)

• 8 cups Water (for boiling)

• 2 Bay Leaves

• 4 Cloves

• 2 Green Cardamoms

• 1 Black Cardamom

• 1-inch Cinnamon Stick

• 1 tsp Shah Jeera (Caraway Seeds)

• 1 Star Anise

• 2 tsp Salt

For Layering:

• 2 tbsp Ghee

• ½ cup Fried Onions (Birista)

• ½ cup Warm Milk

• ¼ tsp Saffron Strands (soaked in milk)

• 2 tbsp Rose Water

• 2 tbsp Kewra Water

• 2 tbsp Fresh Coriander & Mint Leaves (chopped)

Step-by-Step Cooking Process

Step 1: Marinate the Meat

1. Wash & Drain the chicken or mutton well. Pat dry with a paper towel.

2. In a large bowl, mix curd, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, garam masala, lemon juice, green chilies, fried onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves, salt, oil, and ghee.

3. Add the meat to this marinade and coat it well.

4. Cover & refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight for best results).

Step 2: Prepare the Rice

1. Rinse the basmati rice in water 2-3 times until the water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes.

2. In a large pot, boil 8 cups of water.

3. Add bay leaves, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamom, cinnamon, caraway seeds, star anise, and salt.

4. Once the water comes to a rolling boil, add the soaked rice.

5. Cook until the rice is 70% cooked (it should still have a bite to it).

6. Drain the rice immediately and spread it on a plate to cool down.

Step 3: Layering the Biryani

1. In a heavy-bottomed Dum cooking pot (Handi), grease the bottom with 1 tbsp ghee.

2. Spread the marinated meat at the bottom of the pot.

3. Layer the half-cooked rice over the meat evenly.

4. Sprinkle fried onions, chopped coriander, and mint leaves over the rice.

5. Pour the saffron milk, rose water, and kewra water evenly over the rice.

6. Drizzle 1 tbsp ghee on top for extra flavor.

Step 4: Dum Cooking (Sealing & Slow Cooking)

1. Sealing the pot:

   • Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid.

   • Seal the edges with dough (atta or maida) to trap the steam inside.

   • If you don’t have dough, use a heavy lid or aluminum foil.

2. Cooking Process:

   • Place the pot on a high flame for 5 minutes to generate steam.

   • Then, reduce the flame to low and cook for 35-40 minutes.

   • If you are using mutton, increase the dum time to 45-50 minutes.

   • To ensure even cooking, you can place a tava (griddle) under the pot to prevent direct heat contact.

Step 5: Serving the Biryani

1. Rest the biryani for 10 minutes after cooking.

2. Open the lid and gently mix the biryani using a spatula. Do not overmix, as we want the layers to stay intact.

3. Serve hot with raita, mirchi ka salan, or boiled eggs.

Tips for Perfect Hyderabadi Dum Biryani

✅ Use good quality aged basmati rice for fluffy, non-sticky grains.
✅ Marinate meat overnight for the best flavor.
✅ Do not overcook rice before layering. It should be 70% done.
✅ Dum cooking is essential. Sealing the pot helps in flavor infusion.
✅ Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent burning.                                                                                ✅ Do not stir too much while serving to maintain the biryani layers.   

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