Hydrabadi Chicken Dum Biryani Recipe Ghar Ka Khana

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients, while long-grain rice is more affordable.

ghee

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: butter

Olive oil is a healthier fat, while butter is often less expensive.

saffron

🥗Healthier: turmeric

💰Cheaper: yellow food color

Turmeric provides color and health benefits, while food color is more budget-friendly.

chicken

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Tofu offers a plant-based option, while thighs are often cheaper than breasts.

Marinate chicken with yogurt, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and spices for at least 2 hours.

Soak basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.

Heat ghee in a large pot, add sliced onions, and fry until golden brown.

Remove half the onions and set aside for garnishing.

Add marinated chicken to the pot and cook until chicken is browned, about 10 minutes.

Layer the soaked rice over the chicken in the pot.

Sprinkle fried onions, mint, coriander, saffron, and food color over the rice.

Drizzle lemon juice and add enough water to cover the rice.

Cover the pot tightly and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until rice is tender and chicken is cooked through.

Remove from heat and let it rest for 10 minutes before serving.

Gently fluff the biryani with a fork before serving.

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