How To Make Dum Biryani at Home

 How to make dum biryani in home

Here is a recipe for making Dum Biryani, a classic Indian dish, at home:

Ingredients:

2 cups of basmati rice

1 lb of chicken, lamb or beef (or vegetables if you prefer)

1 onion, finely chopped

3 cloves of garlic, minced

1 inch piece of ginger, grated

2-3 tomatoes, finely chopped

2 cups of yogurt

2 tablespoons of biryani masala

1 teaspoon of turmeric powder

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tablespoons of ghee or oil

1 cup of water

2 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, potatoes, etc.) (optional)

2 cups of soaked saffron (optional)

2 cups of fried onions (optional)

1/2 cup of chopped cilantro (optional)

1/2 cup of chopped mint (optional)

1/2 cup of chopped cashews (optional)

1/2 cup of chopped raisins (optional)

Instructions:

• Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes and then drain the water.
• In a pot or a deep pan, heat the ghee or oil and sauté the onions until they are golden brown.
• Add the ginger and garlic, and sauté for another minute.
• Add the meat or vegetables and fry until they are browned.
• Add the tomatoes, biryani masala, turmeric, salt, and pepper and cook for another 5 minutes.
• Add the yogurt and fry for another 5 minutes.
• Add the mixed vegetables, saffron and fried onions, and sauté for 2 minutes.
• Add the water and bring it to a boil.
• Add the rice and stir gently.
• over the pot and reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
• Cook for 20 minutes or until the rice is fully cooked and the water has been absorbed.
• Turn off the heat and let the biryani sit for another 10 minutes.
• Garnish with cilantro, mint, cashews and raisins before serving.

Note: You can adjust the amount of spices and seasoning to your taste preference, and also you can add more vegetables or meat to the dish for more flavor.

Also Biryani dishes have different variations and methods, this is one of the way of making it. Experiment with different techniques and ingredients to make it to your liking. Enjoy your homemade Biryani with your loved ones!