dinner · gluten-free
Chicken dum biryani
Spiced yogurt-marinated chicken layered with saffron basmati and crispy onions, steamed sealed.
- Time
- 120min
- Steps
- 4
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic, spices, salt, half the onions and herbs for at least 1 hour.
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2
Boil rice with whole spices and salt until 70% cooked; drain.
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3
Spread chicken in a heavy pot, layer rice on top, drizzle ghee and saffron milk, add remaining onions and herbs.
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4
Seal tightly and cook on medium 5 minutes, then lowest heat 35–40 minutes, until the chicken reaches 74°C (165°F). Rest 10 minutes and gently mix.
