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Making Chicken Dum Biryani: A Step-by-Step Guide

Chicken Dum Biryani is a classic Indian dish known for its rich flavors and aromatic spices. This recipe will guide you through the process of making this delicious biryani using the "dum" cooking method, which involves slow-cooking the ingredients to allow the flavors to meld beautifully.


Ingredients

For Marinating the Chicken:

  •  300 grams chicken (with bone, cut into pieces)
  •  1/2 cup plain yogurt (curd)
  •  1/2 tsp coriander powder
  •  1/4 tsp cumin powder
  •  1 tsp Kashmiri chili powder
  •  1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  •  1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  •  3 cloves garlic (minced)
  •  2 inches ginger (grated)
  •  2 green chilies (optional)
  •  1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  •  Salt to taste

For Cooking Rice:

  •  1 cup basmati rice (soaked for 30 minutes)
  •  1 tsp caraway seeds (shahjeera)
  •  2 bay leaves
  •  Salt (as needed)

For Layering and Garnishing:

  •  1 cup sliced onions (fried until golden brown)
  •  1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  •  A pinch of saffron soaked in warm milk
  •  1/4 cup chopped mint leaves
  •  1/4 cup chopped coriander leaves
  •  Cashew nuts and raisins (optional for garnish)


 Step-by-Step Instructions

 Step 1: Marinate the Chicken

   1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine yogurt, coriander powder, cumin powder, Kashmiri chili powder, turmeric powder, mint leaves, garlic, ginger, green chilies, coriander leaves, and salt.

   2. Marinate:  Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix well. Cover and let it marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight in the refrigerator for better flavor.

 Step 2: Prepare the Rice

   1. Wash and Soak: Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak it in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

   2. Cook Rice: In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add caraway seeds, bay leaves, and salt. Once boiling, add the soaked rice and cook until it is about 70% cooked(it should still have a bite). Drain and set aside.

 Step 3: Assemble the Biryani

   1. Layering: In a heavy-bottomed pot or biryani pot, spread half of the marinated chicken at the bottom.

   2. Add Rice: Layer half of the cooked rice over the chicken.

   3. Garnish: Sprinkle half of the fried onions, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and drizzle some ghee and saffron milk over this layer.

   4. Repeat Layers: Add the remaining chicken followed by the remaining rice and repeat the garnishing process.

Step 4: Cooking with Dum

  1. Seal the Pot: Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid or seal it with dough made from flour to trap steam inside.

  2. Cook on Low Heat: Place the pot on a low flame or use a tawa (griddle) underneath it to diffuse heat. Cook for about 40 to 45 minutes.

  3. Rest Before Serving: Once done, let it rest for another 10 minutes before opening

Step 5: Serve

   Gently fluff up the biryani with a fork to mix layers before serving. Serve hot with raita (yogurt sauce) or salad on the side.

Enjoy your flavorful Chicken Dum Biryani, a dish that is sure to impress family and friends!

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