Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani is a popular Indian dish that originated in the city of Hyderabad. It is a flavorful rice dish that is made with long-grain basmati rice, marinated chicken, and a variety of spices.
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What is the difference between chicken biryani and dum biryani?
The classic biryani, the meat is separately fried and added whereas in but in Dum biryani the entire rice, meat or veggies, cooked by the steam and pressure.
What is the difference between Dum biryani and Hyderabadi biryani?
Many different spices and special biryani masala is used for the marinating of the chicken and mutton. The main difference between the Hyderabadi and Mughlai Dum biryani is the use of dry fruits in the marinating of the meat. Mughlai cuisine is high on the use of dry fruits in its dishes.
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Here is a recipe that you can follow to make Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani:
Ingredients:2 cups basmati rice
1 kg chicken, cut into pieces
1 cup yogurt
1/2 cup chopped coriander leaves
1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
4 tbsp oil or ghee
4 medium-sized onions, sliced
2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
2 tsp red chili powder
2 tsp biryani masala
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 green cardamom pods
4 cloves
1 cinnamon stick
Salt to taste
Saffron strands (optional)
Instructions:
* Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
* In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken, yogurt, coriander leaves, mint leaves, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, biryani masala, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and marinate for 1 hour.
* Heat oil or ghee in a large pot or a pressure cooker. Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
* Add the marinated chicken to the pot and fry for 10-12 minutes until the chicken is cooked and the masala is well combined.
* Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes.
* Add 4 cups of water to the pot and stir well. Add cumin seeds, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, and saffron strands (if using).
* Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed.
* Once done, turn off the heat and let the biryani rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot with raita and salad.
Enjoy your delicious Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani!
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Chicken 65
Chicken 65 is a popular South Indian dish that is usually served as a starter or snack. The dish consists of deep-fried chicken that is marinated in a spicy mixture of curry leaves, red chili powder, turmeric, and other spices.
The origins of the name "Chicken 65" are not entirely clear, and there are several stories and theories about its meaning. One theory suggests that the dish was first introduced in a Chennai restaurant called "Buhari" in 1965, hence the name "Chicken 65." Another theory is that the dish is made with 65 different spices, although this is unlikely to be true.
Regardless of its name's origin, Chicken 65 is a delicious and flavorful dish that is enjoyed by many people all over the world.
Chicken 65
Ingredients:
500g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup corn flour
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tbsp red chili powder
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp cumin powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp garam masala
1 tsp salt
1/4 cup yogurt
1 egg
Oil, for frying
Curry leaves, for garnish
Lemon wedges, for serving
Instructions:
* In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, corn flour, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
* Add the yogurt and egg to the mixture and mix well to form a smooth batter.
* Add the chicken pieces to the batter and coat them evenly. Let the chicken marinate for 30 minutes.
* Heat the oil in a deep frying pan. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken pieces to the pan, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy.
* Use a slotted spoon to remove the fried chicken from the oil and place them on a paper towel to drain the excess oil.
* Garnish the Chicken 65 with curry leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
Enjoy your delicious Chicken 65 with Chicken Dum Biryani !
Happy Cooking 😋