Hyderabadi Biryani is a fragrant, dum-cooked dish featuring marinated meat, basmati rice, saffron, fried onions, and aromatic spices, creating a rich, flavorful, and royal delicacy.
Ingredients
For Marination
Chicken500g
Ginger Garlic Paste1tsp
Green Chilly Paste1tsp
Red Chilly Powder1tsp
Turmeric1/2tsp
Garam Masala1/2tsp
Salt1tsp
Fried Onion1cup
Curd1cup
Coriander Leaves
Mint Leaves
Green Chilies
Oil1tsp
For Cooking
- Oil2tsp
Khade Masale
Desi Ghee1tsp
Water1L
Soaked Rice1/2kg
Saffron Milk- Rose & Kewda Water
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
607.5kcal (30.38%)
Protein
32.5g (65%)
Carbs
65.0g (23.64%)
Sugars
3.8g (7.5%)
Healthy Fat
13.9g
Unhealthy Fat
6.3g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
How to make Hyderabadi Biryani
Marination
- Step 1
In a bowl, mix chicken with ginger-garlic paste, green chili paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, salt, fried onions, curd, coriander leaves, mint leaves, green chilies, and oil. Marinate for 2 hours.
Cooking Rice
- Step 1
Heat a blend of oil and ghee in a pot, add whole spices, and sauté until aromatic.
- Step 2
Pour in water, bring to a boil, add pre-soaked basmati rice, and cook until 70% done.
Layering and Dum Cooking
- Step 1
Cook the marinated chicken in heated oil until tender.
- Step 2
Layer the cooked chicken with the partially cooked basmati rice.
- Step 3
Drizzle saffron-infused milk, rose and kewra water, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and fried onions.
- Step 4
Seal the pot and dum-cook on low heat for 15 minutes.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
607.5kcal (30.38%)
Protein
32.5g (65%)
Carbs
65.0g (23.64%)
Sugars
3.8g (7.5%)
Healthy Fat
13.9g
Unhealthy Fat
6.3g
% Daily Value based on a 2000 calorie diet
Tips & Tricks
Ensure the chicken is marinated for at least 2 hours to enhance the flavor.
Cook the rice only until 70% done to prevent it from becoming mushy during dum cooking.
Use a heavy-bottomed pot to avoid burning the biryani during dum cooking.
Seal the pot tightly with dough or foil to trap the steam for proper dum cooking.
Adjust the quantity of saffron milk and rose water based on your preference for aroma.
FAQS
Can I use mutton instead of chicken?
Yes, mutton can be used instead of chicken. Ensure to marinate it longer and cook it thoroughly before layering with rice.
What is dum cooking?
Dum cooking is a slow-cooking method where food is cooked on low heat in a sealed pot to trap steam and enhance flavors.
Can I skip saffron milk?
Saffron milk adds aroma and color to the biryani, but you can skip it or substitute it with turmeric-infused milk.
What are khade masale?
Khade masale refers to whole spices like bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and star anise used for flavoring.
How do I prevent the biryani from burning during dum cooking?
Use a heavy-bottomed pot and cook on very low heat. You can also place a griddle under the pot for even heat distribution.
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Abhishek Boke
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