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Special Chicken Dum Biryani
Recipe by Foodies Food Court
A fragrant, fluffy chicken dum biryani made with marinated chicken, partially cooked basmati rice, ghee, and saffron milk. Perfect for parties or a special family dinner, this recipe walks you through marinating, cooking, layering, and the final dum step for a restaurant‑style result.
MediumIndianServes 4
Printable version with shopping checklist
Source Video
1h 5m
Prep
58m
Cook
15m
Cleanup
2h 18m
Total
Cost Breakdown
Total cost:$13.73
Per serving:$3.43
Critical Success Points
- • Ensuring the chicken is fully coated during marination.
- • Par‑boiling the rice to exactly 90 % doneness.
- • Layering with completely cooled rice.
- • Sealing the pot tightly for the dum step.
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil and ghee can cause severe burns; handle with care.
- • Use oven‑mitts when handling the hot handi during the dum step.
- • Saffron can stain; avoid contact with skin and clothing.
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