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Chicken Dum Biryani

Chicken Dum Biryani is a fragrant and flavorful Sub-Continental rice dish equally famous in Pakistan and India that combines tender chicken with aromatic spices and long-grain basmati rice. This Recipe is according to the Pakistani Cuisine way. The “dum” cooking method, which involves sealing the pot and cooking over low heat, traps the steam and allows the flavors to meld together perfectly. The result is a dish that is rich, complex, and bursting with authentic Pakistani flavors. Often served with raita, a yogurt-based condiment.

Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe

Recipe by Om-BilalCourse: RiceCuisine: PakistanDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

45

minutes
Cooking time

40

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

25

minutes

This Chicken Dum Biryani consists of 6 Stages 1st, Frying Onion or Making Barista, 2nd, Marinating Chicken, Third, Making Rice fourth, Making Gravy, fifth, Boiling Rice, Making Layers and Cooking Rice with Gravy.

Ingredients

  • 3 Medium Sized Onions

  • 900 Gram Chicken

  • 2 Cup Rice

  • 2 Cup Vegetable Oil

  • 1 Cup Yogurt

  • 2 Tablespoons of Ginger Garlic Paste

  • 1 Cup of Fried Onions (Barista)

  • Spices:
  • 1 and Half Tablespoons of Red Chili Powder.

  • 1 Tablespoon Kashmiri Chili Powder or Paprika Powder as an alternate.

  • 1 Tablespoon of Coriander Powder.

  • 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric Powder.

  • 1 Teaspoon of Cumin Powder.

  • 1 Teaspoon of Salt or add to taste.

Process of Making

Step 1- Fried Onions (Making Barista)

  • In this step put 2 Cup Vegetable Oil into the pot and set it on Low Medium Heat.
  • Add Raw Onions into the oil and fry it until it gets a Golden Brown Color.
  • Always remember while frying onions keep wheeling onions to prevent burning of the onions.
  • Once onions are fried set them aside and let them dry for a while.
  • Step 2- Marinating Chicken:
  • Add 1 Cup of Yogurt to the Chicken
  • Add 1 and Half Tablespoons of Red Chili Powder
  • Add 1 Tablespoon Kashmiri Chili Powder or Paprika Powder as an alternate
  • Add 1 Tablespoon of Coriander Powder
  • Add 1 Teaspoon of Turmeric Powder
  • Add 1 Teaspoon of Cumin Powder
  • Add 1 Teaspoon of Salt or add to taste
  • Add 2 Tablespoons of Ginger Garlic Paste
  • Add 1 Cup of Fried Onions (Barista)
  • Once you add all the ingredients mix the chicken until it mixes well with the species.
  • After mixing the Chicken set it aside for 30 minutes and let it marinate.
  • Step 3- Making Rice:
  • Add 2 Cups of Rice to the bowl
  • Add 2 Cups of Luke’s Warm water
  • After adding warm water let it soak for at least 15 Minutes.
  • Step 4- Making Gravy:
  • After marinating the chicken add 1 Cup of Vegetable oil.
  • After adding oil add marinated Chicken into the pan and mix it for 3 minutes.
  • After 3 minutes cover it for 15 minutes on Medium heat.
  • Once the chicken is ready set it aside for a while.
  • Step 5 – Boiling Rice:
  • Fill half of the pot with water and let it boil on a High flame
  • Add 2 Teaspoons of Salt
  • Add 2 Teaspoons of Black peppers and Cloves
  • Add 3 Bay Leaves
  • Add 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  • 2 Star Anise
  • 1 Big Cardamom
  • 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
  • 1 Tablespoon of Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable oil.
  • 3 whole Green Chilis
  • Once all the ingredients are added boil the rice on high flame for 10 minutes.
  • Once the rice is half cooked drain them and set them aside for a while.
  • Step 6 – Making Layers and Cooking Rice with Gravy:
  • In this final step put the Chicken pot onto the stove and add half of the boiled rice to the Chicken.
  • Spread them and make a layer of rice.
  • Once the layer is made sprinkle Fresh Coriander or Parsley along with Fresh mint.
  • After sprinkling Coriander and mint make a final layer of rice.
  • spread remaining rice.
  • After making the final rice layer again spread some Fresh Coriander and mint then sprinkle the remaining fried onions (Barista) and yellow food color.
  • After making layers cover it on low heat for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 Minutes remove the cover turn off the flame and your ” Chicken Dum Biryani is Ready to Serve.

Recipe Video

Notes

  • For Biryani Rice is the Main Ingredients use Basmati Rice or Super-Kernal Rice to get the exact taste and feel of Chicken Dum Biryani.

Once sealed and cooked, your Chicken Dum Biryani is ready to serve. The fragrant aroma and flavorful layers will tantalize your senses. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a dollop of yogurt for an extra burst of flavor. This classic Indian dish is perfect for sharing with loved ones and creating unforgettable memories.

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