Hydrabadi Dum Biriyani Recipe

Name: Hydrabadi Dum Biriyani
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: chicken breast or leg pieces; 2 cups basmati rice; 2 onions smalls, thinly sliced, fried; 2 cups curd thick; 2 teaspoons chicken biriyani masala; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder; 2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste; 1 bunch coriander leaves; ghee as required; 1 inch saffron strands dissolved warm milk; boiled egg; fried onions

Servings: persons

chicken breast or leg pieces
2 cups basmati rice
2 onions smalls, thinly sliced, fried
2 cups curd thick
2 teaspoons chicken biriyani masala
1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons ginger garlic paste
1 bunch coriander leaves
ghee as required
1 inch saffron strands dissolved warm milk
boiled egg
fried onions

1
Marinate the meat with curd, turmeric powder, biriyani masala, ginger garlic paste and salt overnight.
2
Heat ghee in a thick bottom pan add chicken and fry and cook meat until tender. Set meat aside
3
Add ghee, saute whole garam masala and cook rice until 90%% done; add salt and little saffrom milk for colour.
4
Remove from the flame when rice is cooked and no moisture is left.
5
In a thick-bottomed vessel, add the first layer of rice, half of the mint leaves, coriander and fried onions; pour ghee and saffron milk over it and cover the layer of rice with the meat. Garnish with mint leaves, fried onions and coriander and saffron milk.
6
Cover the dish with foil and cover with heavy lid and cook on dum for 30-40 mins on medium heat.

377

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: chicken breast or leg pieces, 2 cups basmati rice, 2 onions smalls, thinly sliced, fried, 2 cups curd thick, and more.

Yes, Hydrabadi Dum Biriyani falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Hydrabadi Dum Biriyani

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Variations & substitutions

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