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15-Minute Pressure Cooker Chicken Biryani (No Dum, No Rolling Pin)
A quick and flavorful chicken biryani made in a pressure cooker, requiring no dum cooking or rolling pin. This recipe uses everyday ingredients and delivers authentic taste in just 15 minutes of cooking time.
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Critical Success Points
- • Marinate the chicken well for flavor.
- • Fry onions to golden brown, not burnt.
- • Add correct rice-to-water ratio.
- • Pressure cook for the right number of whistles and let pressure release naturally.
Safety Warnings
- • Be careful when releasing pressure from the cooker; use a towel or spoon to avoid burns.
- • Hot oil can splatter when frying onions.
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