Hyderabadi Biryani
Indian Indian - Biryani and Rice

Hyderabadi Biryani

Est. Time: 35-45 min  •  6 Preparation Steps

Chef's Menu Description

Fragrant aged basmati rice layered with spiced meat, saffron-infused milk, and sweet caramelised onions, sealed and slow-cooked in dum style.

Ingredients

  • • 2 cups basmati rice
  • • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • • 1 cup yogurt
  • • 2 large onions, fried crisp
  • • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • • 1 tsp garam masala
  • • 1 tsp saffron, soaked in warm milk
  • • 3 tbsp ghee
  • • 1/2 cup mint leaves

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Mix the chicken with the yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and garam masala and rest 1 hour.

2
Phase 2

Parboil the basmati rice with whole spices until half cooked.

3
Phase 3

Layer the marinated chicken, rice, fried onions, and mint in a heavy pot.

4
Phase 4

Drizzle the saffron milk and ghee, seal the pot, and cook on low heat for 25 minutes.

5
Phase 5

Let it rest 10 minutes off the heat.

6
Phase 6

Fluff gently and serve hot.