# Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani

This recipe shows how to make Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani, a flavorful and aromatic dish.

- Servings: 4 servings
- Total time: 54 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2 red onions
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 kg chicken pieces
- 1 tbsp salt
- 2 tbsp red chili powder
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp coriander powder
- 1 tbsp garam masala
- 1 cup yogurt
- 1 handful cilantro
- 1 handful mint leaves
- 1 cup fried onions
- 2 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 3 cups water
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- 2 cups rice
- 1 tbsp yellow food coloring
- 1 tbsp ghee or clarified butter

## Instructions

1. Slice red onions thinly and fry them in oil until golden brown and crispy.
2. In a bowl, marinate chicken with salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, yogurt, cilantro, mint leaves, and fried onions.
3. Mix the chicken until well coated.
4. Bring water to a boil in a large pot, add bay leaves, a cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods.
5. Add rice to the boiling water and cook until tender but not mushy. Drain the rice.
6. Add the marinated chicken to the large pot, add some water, and bring to a simmer.
7. Add the cooked rice to the chicken mixture, stir gently.
8. Sprinkle yellow food coloring, fried onions, ghee, and cilantro on top of the rice.
9. Cover the pot with aluminum foil and a lid, and cook on low heat until the rice is fully cooked and the flavors have melded.

## Equipment

- knife
- wok or pan
- strainer
- mixing bowl
- large pot or pan

## Source

- Original video: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/GiqOJyy3oWE
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/695d2b4f-da99-439b-a62b-aa797fbdf51a
- Extracted: 2025-01-14

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