World Flavors Cookbook

Hyderabadi Biryani

An aromatic and flavorful basmati rice dish cooked with marinated meat and exotic spices in a sealed pot.

Cuisine: India

Ingredients

• 1kg Basmati rice
• 1kg Chicken or Lamb, marinated in yogurt and spices
• Fried onions (biryani)
• Saffron milk
• Whole spices (cardamom, cloves, cinnamon)
• Fresh mint and coriander

Instructions

1. Par-cook the rice with whole spices.
2. Layer the marinated meat in a heavy-bottomed pot.
3. Top with par-cooked rice, fried onions, mint, coriander, and saffron milk.
4. Seal the pot with dough (Dum cooking) and cook on very low heat for 45-60 minutes.
5. Gently mix and serve with raita.