Hyderabadi Dum Biryani

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

1. In a mixing bowl add chicken, salt , lime juice , garlic ginger paste, green chili paste , turmeric powder, red chili powder, biryani masala (or garam masala), plain yogurt , crushed fried onions , mint leaves ,coriander leaves , and ghee. Mix well and marinate for 1-2 hrs.

Step 2

2. Heat a non-stick pan with 4 tablespoon of oil (from fried onions), add the chicken saute and cook for 30 min.

Step 3

3. Heat 6-7 cups of water in a pot. Add oil, whole spices and shahi jeera. Add rice and cook till it is 80% done.

Step 4

4. Layer the cooked rice evenly, sprinkle fried onions, mint over the chicken. Pour saffron milk and ghee.

Step 5

6. Cover the pot with a foil to trap the steam or dum. Then cover with a tight and heavy lid.

Step 6

7. Place a thick griddle on stove. Set the flame to medium to high for 5 min.

Step 7

8. Reduce the flame to lowest setting and cook remainder 25 min on low heat.

Step 8

9. Garnish with fresh chopped mint and coriander leaves.

Step 9

7. Enjoy!