Chicken Dum Biryani of India

Chicken Dum Biryani of India is a goodness of rice and meat that comes in layers! The process of steaming until the rice becomes fluffy and the meat cooked just to perfection is called ‘Dum cooking’. It’s a long cooking process, but it’s all worth it.

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It’s an authentic Mughlai dish, Biryani is an aromatic delicacy loved by all. This Dum Biryani recipe is luxurious as the chicken biryani is cooked with extreme precision. You have to make this dish again and again to enjoy its delightful taste. Quick and easy homemade biryani is something you cannot miss.

Why It Called Dum Biryani?

Dum means suffocating. It has originated from Persian word: Dum’pukht = ‘air-cooked’ or ‘baked’ and in Urdu, Dum means “slow cooking” which is how this dish is traditionally prepared.

While cooking Biryani, its mostly airtight cooked (not allowing the moisture to escape from vessel) and seal it with dough to keep the steam inside which carries all the flavors of the mixture. That’s why chicken Dum Biryani of India has its own Identity.

 

What is difference between Dum Biryani & Normal Biryani?

Dum biryani and normal biryani almost all ingredients are same. The main difference is in Dum Biryani is we will prepare Dum first and add rice to it. Whereas normal biryani is prepared by adding all masala’s one by one and then add water to it and finally rice is added.

In a normal Chicken Biryani, the meat is separately fried whereas in Dum biryani the entire rice, meat, potatoes cooked by the steam and pressure. Thus, Fried chicken biryani will be oilier and spicier, and Dum will be more flavorful.

When you observed the color or both biryani Dum biryani looks like white & red combination and whereas normal biryani will be in one color only. But when you check the taste, both Chicken Dum Biryani’s are having their own unique style of aroma and taste.

 

Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe:

PRE-PREPARATION

Heat oil in a pan, deep fry potatoes (if using) till golden brown, drain and set aside. In the same oil add onions and fry till golden. Set aside ½ of the fried onions for topping. Soak saffron in warm milk till needed.

MARINATING CHICKEN

Now take chicken in a bowl, add all ingredients given for marination. Add 1 cup of the onion fried oil. Mix well and leave to marinate for 1 hour.

PREPARING RICE

Now take basmati rice and wash well. Soak for 30 mins. Now bring lots of water to a boil. Add all whole spices and salt. Once it boils, add rice and cook till it is 75% cooked. Drain and set aside.

ASSEMBLING BIRYANI

Now take a large pan, add the chicken in the base. top with cooked rice, Now top with fried potatoes, onions, coriander leaves, mint leaves, kewra water, rose essence, saffron soaked milk and ghee.

HOW TO COOK BIRYANI IN DUM

Spread chapati dough around the edges of the pan, place a lid over it and seal the pot. Cook on very low heat for 40 to 45 mins. Now remove it from flame and let it sit for 15 mins. Now open the lid and mix the rice gently & serve hot.

Types Of Dum Biryani:

• Lucknowi Biryani
• Hyderabadi Biryani
• Bombay Biryani
• Thalasseri Biryani
• Delhi Biryani
• Ambur Biryani.
  

Best Dum Biryani in India & Why?

In different region Chicken Dum Biryani of India has different flavors. Hyderabadi Biryani is also known as Hyderabadi Dum Biryani which is the best Dum Biryani originating from Hyderabad, India. This dish is Originating in the kitchens of the Nizam of Hyderabad, it combines elements of Hyderabadi and Mughlai cuisines. It is so famous that the dish is considered synonymous with the city of Hyderabad.

 

FAQ

Question 1) Which is the No 1 biryani in the world?

Ans : Hyderabadi Biryani

 

Question 2) Who is the father of biryani?

One legend has it that the Turk-Mongol conqueror, Timur, brought the precursor to the biryani with him when he arrived at the frontiers of India in 1398.