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Vegetable Dum Biryani
A fragrant Gujarati-style vegetable dum biryani made with basmati rice, yogurt-marinated vegetables, aromatic whole spices, and saffron-infused milk, cooked using the traditional dum method for a festive, flavorful meal.
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Critical Success Points
- • Soaking the rice
- • Marinating the vegetables
- • Par‑cooking the rice to the right doneness
- • Layering the ingredients correctly
- • Sealing the pot for dum cooking
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard.
- • Steam released during dum cooking is extremely hot – open the lid away from your face.
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