Dum Biryani Recipe

ISLAMABAD: Embark on a culinary exploration of Lahore as we delve into the rich flavours of Dum Biryani, a Pakistani rice dish with succulent meats, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices.

Ingredients:

For Chicken Marination:

1 kg Chicken

1 pack Yogurt

1 ½ cup Fried onion

2 tbsp Ginger garlic paste

1 tbsp Saffron water

1 tbsp Cumin seeds

2 tbsp Red chilli powder

1 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tbsp Salt

1 tbsp Coriander powder

1 tsp Black pepper powder

1 tbsp Garam masala powder

2 tbsp Lemon juice

1/4 cup Green coriander (chopped)

1 cup Oil

For Boiled Rice:

5-6 cups Water

1 tbsp Salt

1 tsp Cumin seeds

1-2 Black cardamom

2-3 Star anise

1 tsp Cloves

4-5 Green cardamom

3 Cups Soaked rice

For Assembling:

Boiled rice

Marinated chicken

1 cup Water

Lemon slices, as required

Green coriander (Chopped), as required

1 tsp Orange food colour

1 tsp Kewra water

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine chicken, yogurt, fried onion, ginger garlic paste, saffron water, cumin seeds, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, coriander powder, black pepper powder, garam masala powder, lemon juice, and chopped green coriander. Mix thoroughly and marinate for 3-4 hours. Set aside.
2. In a large pot, bring water to a boil. Add salt, cumin seeds, black cardamom, star anise, cloves, and green cardamom.
3. Add soaked rice to the boiling water and cook until partially done (about 50%). Strain the rice and set it aside.
4. In another pot, layer the marinated chicken at the bottom and add water. Mix gently.
5. Top the chicken layer with the partially cooked rice. Garnish with lemon slices, chopped green coriander, orange food colour, and kewra water. Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 40-45 minutes, or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
6. Your aromatic and flavourful Dum Biryani is now ready to be served and enjoyed!