Awadhi Dum Biryani

Name: Awadhi Dum Biryani
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500g Aged Basmati Rice; 3 tbsp Anraj Shahi Dum Biryani Masala; 10-12 strands Anraj Mongra Kashmiri Saffron; 3 Anraj Idukki Green Cardamom Pods; 1 cup Fried Onions (Birista); 1/2 cup Mint & Fresh Coriander Leaves; 4 tbsp Pure Desi Ghee

अवधी दम बिरयानी

Layered fragrant Basmati rice with succulent marinated vegetables or meat, sealed under dum with saffron milk and Anraj Biryani Masala.

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 45 mins

Servings: 6 Persons

Level: Advanced

Ingredients Needed

500g Aged Basmati Rice
3 tbsp Anraj Shahi Dum Biryani Masala
10-12 strands Anraj Mongra Kashmiri Saffron
3 Anraj Idukki Green Cardamom Pods
1 cup Fried Onions (Birista)
1/2 cup Mint & Fresh Coriander Leaves
4 tbsp Pure Desi Ghee

Chef's Pro Secret

Always add Anraj ground spices on medium-low heat with warm oil/ghee to bloom essential aromatic oils without burning.

Order Anraj Shahi Dum Biryani Masala & Kashmiri Saffron

Step-by-Step Directions

Step 1

Parboil Basmati rice with whole spices (cardamom, bay leaf) until 70% cooked.

Step 2

Marinate main ingredients with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and 2 tbsp Anraj Biryani Masala.

Step 3

In a heavy bottom handi, layer marinated mixture, cooked rice, fried onions, mint, and saffron dissolved in warm milk.

Step 4

Drizzle remaining Ghee and sprinkle 1 tbsp Anraj Biryani Masala on top layer.

Step 5

Seal rim with dough and cook on low dum for 25 minutes. Let rest 10 minutes before gently fluffing.