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[tvsram1992]

soak rice for atleast 30mts in plenty of water. This allows the rice to expand and cook without breaking
Add a tbsp of oil to the boiling water while cooking rice. This would make the grains separate.
Marinating the chicken ,
Chicken – 1/2 kg
Ginger & Garlic Paste - 2 tsps
Mint leaves (pudina) – 10 sprigs finely chopped
Coriander leaves – 10 sprigs finely chopped
1 onion – finely sliced and deep fried till dark brown
Dhai 1/2 cup
chilli powder – 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
garam masala – 3 tbsps
juice of 1 big lemon
salt.
mix all the ingredients and marinate the chicken in it for at least 6 hrs.


For the rice

Basmati rice – 2 cups ( I used a measuring cup). Wash under cold water and soak for 30 mts then drain the entire water in a strainer and set aside
Whole green Cardamom – 4
Cloves – 3
Black cumin seeds (Shahi jeera) – ¾ tsp
Bay leaves – 2
Biryani flower ( Anasapuvvu) – 1
Black pepper corns – 4
oil/ghee – 1 tbsp
Salt – 4 tbsps
Water for boiling – 10 cups
boil the rice till its 3/4 done.

1 wide heavy bottomed deep vessel / pot
a heavy flat bottom tava
you can use atta flour to seal the edges so that the steam does’nt escape.

Place a heavy wide bottomed deep pot or vessel on the stove top and turn it on high flame. Allow the pot to get hot for about a minute.Now arrange the entire marinated chicken at the bottom of this pot. Then arrange the half cooked rice on top of the chicken.On top of the rice, add about 2 - 3 tbsps of oil. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 mts. Do not cook more than that because your chicken might get burnt.

Meanwhile heat a dosa pan on high heat till the pan is hot. Once hot reduce the flame to the lowest setting and place the chicken and rice pot on the tawa. seal the rice pot with atta so steam does not escape. before sealing the lid add 1 cup of milk with zafaron ,
cook on low setting for 40 min then let rest for 1/2 hour . open and enjoy mate

As far as i remember Hyderabad Dum Biriyani consists of Panner , Kaju , Peas , Carrot , Aloo optionally cauliflower and sweet corn .

 

[T90TankGuy]

Thank u soooo sooo much... I really dont have words how to say thanks to you.. You really helped me a great deal by sharing this recipe... I really wanted an authentic hyderabadi biryani recipe...Thank u soooo much for this, once again

Dont mention it mate . i have another recipe of making biryani a different way .(from my cook) will post it some time on Monday . take care.

As far as i remember Hyderabad Dum Biriyani consists of Panner , Kaju , Peas , Carrot , Aloo optionally cauliflower and sweet corn .

Hey man long time no see.
you described the veg variety of the biryani.

 

[INDIC]

soak rice for atleast 30mts in plenty of water. This allows the rice to expand and cook without breaking
Add a tbsp of oil to the boiling water while cooking rice. This would make the grains separate.
Marinating the chicken ,
Chicken – 1/2 kg
Ginger & Garlic Paste - 2 tsps
Mint leaves (pudina) – 10 sprigs finely chopped
Coriander leaves – 10 sprigs finely chopped
1 onion – finely sliced and deep fried till dark brown
Dhai 1/2 cup
chilli powder – 3 tbsp
Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
garam masala – 3 tbsps
juice of 1 big lemon
salt.
mix all the ingredients and marinate the chicken in it for at least 6 hrs.


For the rice

Basmati rice – 2 cups ( I used a measuring cup). Wash under cold water and soak for 30 mts then drain the entire water in a strainer and set aside
Whole green Cardamom – 4
Cloves – 3
Black cumin seeds (Shahi jeera) – ¾ tsp
Bay leaves – 2
Biryani flower ( Anasapuvvu) – 1
Black pepper corns – 4
oil/ghee – 1 tbsp
Salt – 4 tbsps
Water for boiling – 10 cups
boil the rice till its 3/4 done.

1 wide heavy bottomed deep vessel / pot
a heavy flat bottom tava
you can use atta flour to seal the edges so that the steam does’nt escape.

Place a heavy wide bottomed deep pot or vessel on the stove top and turn it on high flame. Allow the pot to get hot for about a minute.Now arrange the entire marinated chicken at the bottom of this pot. Then arrange the half cooked rice on top of the chicken.On top of the rice, add about 2 - 3 tbsps of oil. Cover the pot with a lid and cook on high heat for 3 to 4 mts. Do not cook more than that because your chicken might get burnt.

Meanwhile heat a dosa pan on high heat till the pan is hot. Once hot reduce the flame to the lowest setting and place the chicken and rice pot on the tawa. seal the rice pot with atta so steam does not escape. before sealing the lid add 1 cup of milk with zafaron ,
cook on low setting for 40 min then let rest for 1/2 hour . open and enjoy mate

Is that anasapuvvu the local name of 'star anise'

 

[T90TankGuy]

Is that anasapuvvu the local name of 'star anise'

no its different , never saw it before i came to hyd. my cook calls it "anasapuvvu" or biryani flower.

 

[mirage2K]

no its different , never saw it before i came to hyd. my cook calls it "anasapuvvu" or biryani flower.

hey @jbgt90 when are you inviting me to have a taste of that biryani....

 

[T90TankGuy]

hey @jbgt90 when are you inviting me to have a taste of that biryani....

Any time you are down here man . by the way i am coming to mumbai on the 8 may . .i sent you my mail id on your mail . did you get it?

 

[mirage2K]

Any time you are down here man . by the way i am coming to mumbai on the 8 may . .i sent you my mail id on your mail . did you get it?

Yes..i got your mail id...

 

[tvsram1992]

Hey man long time no see.
you described the veg variety of the biryani.

ya almost an year ... Lost mobile with all contacts ... Inbox me ur no .
Will be done with B.tech 15th May ... Ask your cook to make veg. biriyani . Im going to taste it

 

[T90TankGuy]

ya almost an year ... Lost mobile with all contacts ... Inbox me ur no .
Will be done with B.tech 15th May ... Ask your cook to make veg. biriyani . Im going to taste it

Done man take care.

 

[jaunty]

I made cornish hen on Saturday. Someone told me that it tastes like desi chickens(not broiler but the local thingy), turned out pretty good.

 

[tvsram1992]

Done man take care.

Didnt get any msg from u

 

[Farah Sohail]

Dont mention it mate . i have another recipe of making biryani a different way .(from my cook) will post it some time on Monday . take care.

I am trying out your hyderabadi biryani recipe today... I hope it turns out good as expected and I dont make some blunder.. ...

 

[Backbencher]

Don't know about Pakistan and BD but personally I hate eating Afghan food

 

[T90TankGuy]

I am trying out your hyderabadi biryani recipe today... I hope it turns out good as expected and I dont make some blunder.. ...

one thing about cooking . you need to keep trying till you get it right. Good luck mate

 

[Farah Sohail]

one thing about cooking . you need to keep trying till you get it right. Good luck mate

I tried out your recipe and it came out reallly good...just a little bit too spicy...for our taste...next time I am going to tone down the spice a little bit but otherwise it was just brilliant..everyone loved the flavour of this biryani. it was different from other biryanis tht we eat.....it was amazing.. a must try out recipe for sure.....thankyou sooo much for giving me this wonderful recipe...