SHAH GHOUSE CHICKEN DUM BIRYANI First Time in Youtube by Pichekkista Bobby

Cooking Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the Fenugreek Leaves [00:00]

• Take 6 small fenugreek leaves and wash them thoroughly in water three times to remove dirt.

Step 2: Prepare the Chicken [01:20]

• In a bowl, add 1 kg of chicken with 2 leg pieces and 100 g chicken pieces.
• Add 2 tablespoons of rock salt, 2 tablespoons of red chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder, and mix well.

Step 3: Add Spices [01:41]

• Add 1 tablespoon of green chili paste, 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste, and a pinch of saffron soaked in hot water.
• Include 1 teaspoon of shajeera, 1 teaspoon of cardamom powder, and 1/2 tablespoon of cinnamon powder.
• Squeeze in the juice of 1 lemon for flavor.

Step 4: Incorporate Whole Spices [02:45]

• Add 4 green cardamom, 5 cloves, and a 6-inch piece of cinnamon stick.
• Mix all the spices thoroughly into the chicken.

Step 5: Add Yogurt and Fresh Herbs [03:52]

• Add 150 ml of yogurt and mix well.
• Add 3 small fenugreek leaves, 1/2 cup of coriander leaves, and 1/2 cup of mint leaves.
• Also, add 2 handfuls of fried onions for extra flavor.

Step 6: Combine with Oil [04:23]

• Pour in 100 ml of hot oil and mix everything together.
• Let it marinate for at least 1 hour (4 hours is ideal).

Step 7: Boil Water and Prepare Rice [04:55]

• In a pot, boil 3 liters of water and add 6 tablespoons of rock salt, 1/2 cup of coriander leaves, and 1/2 cup of mint leaves.
• Once boiling, add the soaked Basmati rice and cook until almost done.

Step 8: Layer the Biryani [05:36]

• Drain the partially cooked rice and layer it over the marinated chicken.
• Sprinkle some additional spices and saffron water over the top.

Step 9: Seal and Cook [06:31]

• Cover the pot tightly with a muslin cloth and place a weight on top.
• Cook on high flame for 5 minutes, then reduce to low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 10: Rest and Serve [07:29]

• After cooking, let it rest for 15 minutes without opening the lid.
• Serve the biryani hot and enjoy!