Master Hyderabadi Dum Biryani: Nizam's Royal Dish, Easy Recipe Revealed!

• Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, a royal dish from the Nizams' kitchens, is celebrated for its unique aroma and taste, making it a global favorite.
• The biryani uses long-grain basmati rice, special spices, and a slow-cooking (dum) technique, ensuring tender meat and perfectly spiced rice.
• Preparation involves marinating chicken/mutton with yogurt and spices for at least two hours, then partially cooking basmati rice with whole spices.
• Layers of marinated meat, fried onions, and rice are sealed in a heavy-bottomed pot and cooked on low heat for 25-30 minutes using the dum method.
• Adil from Shalimar Restaurant, Aligarh, highlights the importance of fried onions for sweetness and color, and saffron milk for richness.

Why It Matters: Learn to make authentic Hyderabadi Dum Biryani at home with this detailed, easy-to-follow recipe.