Easy Hyderabadi Dum Biryani Recipe for Beginners | Chicken & Veg Biryani on Stovetop USA Style

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🍛 Hyderabadi Dum Biryani Recipe (Chicken and Veg Options for Beginners in USA)

⭐ Why This Recipe Works

This Hyderabadi Dum Biryani is an easy, step-by-step stovetop recipe made for people living in the USA who don’t have a traditional handi or dum setup. Whether you're a meat lover or vegetarian, this dish will be the star of your next house party.

🍚🔥 Craving Indian food that’s bursting with flavor? Get ready to treat your taste buds to the ultimate comfort food—Hyderabadi Dum Biryani! Whether you’re a chicken lover or prefer a veggie version, this dish will make your house party a hit. 🌶️✨

💡 No tandoor or oven? No problem! This stovetop recipe makes it easy to enjoy authentic, rich biryani right in your own kitchen. Perfect for your next weekend dinner or when you want to impress your friends with your cooking skills. 👩‍🍳👨‍🍳

🎉 Ready to serve up the perfect blend of spices, saffron, and tender chicken (or veggies)? Let’s bring a little bit of Hyderabad to your kitchen. 🙌✨

🛒 Ingredients

For Chicken or Veg Marinade:

(Choose either chicken or mixed vegetables)

• 500g chicken (bone-in preferred) OR 2 cups mixed vegetables (potato, carrot, beans, peas)
• 1/2 cup thick yogurt (Greek-style or hung curd)
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• 2 tbsp fried onions (store-bought or homemade)

For Rice:

• 2 cups basmati rice (long-grain, soaked 30 mins)
• 5 cups water
• Salt to taste
• 1 bay leaf
• 3 cloves, 2 cardamom, 1 cinnamon stick

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For Biryani Assembly:

• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1/4 cup fried onions
• Few saffron strands soaked in 2 tbsp warm milk (optional)
• Fresh mint and cilantro leaves (chopped)
• 1/4 tsp rose or kewra water (optional)

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🔥 Instructions

Step 1: Marinate

• Mix chicken or vegetables with all marinade ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best flavor if using chicken).

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Step 2: Parboil Rice

• Boil 5 cups water with salt, bay leaf, and whole spices.
• Add soaked rice and cook till 70% done (still a bit firm).
• Drain and set aside.

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Step 3: Cook Chicken or Veg (if not using raw dum)

• In a wide pan, heat 1 tbsp oil and sear marinated chicken or veggies for 5–6 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. You don’t need to fully cook it—just a head start.

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Step 4: Assemble Dum Biryani

1. In a deep, heavy-bottom pan, layer as follows:
• Bottom: Half-cooked chicken or vegetables
• Middle: Half the parboiled rice
• Sprinkle some fried onions, mint, cilantro, and saffron milk
• Repeat with remaining rice and toppings
2. Cover tightly with a lid. Seal edges with dough or a heavy cloth (if possible) to trap steam.

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Step 5: Dum Cook

• Place the biryani pot on low flame for 25–30 minutes.
• Optionally, place a griddle (tawa) under the pot for even heat.

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🥄 How to Serve

Serve this authentic Hyderabadi dum biryani with:

• Boondi raita or cucumber yogurt dip
• Onion salad and lemon wedges
• Spicy biryani salan (gravy side dish)

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✅ Pro Tips

• Use long-grain aged basmati rice for perfect texture.
• For vegetarian version, don't skip fried onions—they add deep flavor.
• Use a Dutch oven or heavy non-stick pot as a "handi" alternative in US kitchens.

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