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Hyderabadi Biryani

A world-famous biryani known for its aroma and dum-style cooking.

Hyderabadi Biryani traditional recipe from telangana, india

Hyderabadi Biryani

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ByKavitha

Quick Info

  • Prep: 30 mins
  • Cook: 60 mins
  • Servings: 4

Ingredient Substitutes

  • Chicken → Paneer

Ingredients

  • Basmati rice
  • Chicken/Mutton
  • Yogurt
  • Fried onions
  • Ginger-garlic
  • Whole spices
  • Ghee
  • Saffron

Instructions

  1. Marinate meat.
  2. Layer rice and meat.
  3. Dum cook.

Tips & Variations

Use aged basmati rice

Hyderabadi Biryani - additional

You will love it

Hyderabadi Biryani is prepared by layering long-grain basmati rice with marinated meat, fried onions, saffron milk, and whole spices, then slow-cooked in dum style for rich flavor.

Serving: Serve with raita and salan.

Storage: Refrigerate 2 days

Tools Required

Heavy pot

FAQ

Is it spicy?

Medium.

Dum cooked?

Yes.

Authentic?

Yes.

Non-veg?

Yes.

Famous?

Yes.

šŸ“ From Our Kitchen

Biryani is pride of Hyderabad.

— Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen

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