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Pakistani Chicken Biryani
A fragrant, layered Pakistani chicken biryani made from scratch with homemade spice blend, caramelized onions, tender chicken, potatoes, and long‑grain basmati rice. Perfect for celebrations or a hearty family dinner.
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Critical Success Points
- • Grind whole spices to a fine powder
- • Fry onions until golden brown, not burnt
- • Cook masala until oil separates from the mixture
- • Parboil rice to 80‑90 % doneness
- • Seal the pot and dum‑cook without lifting the lid
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – keep a lid nearby.
- • Steam from the dum pot is extremely hot – open the lid away from your face.
- • Use oven mitts when handling the heavy pot.
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