RecipesHyderabadi Biryani

Ingredients
  • 1 Kg Meat
  • 1 tbsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Red chilli paste
  • 1 tbsp Green chilli paste (sauteed brown onions to taste)
  • 1/2 tbsp Cardamom powder
  • 3-4 Cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 4 Cloves
  • A pinch of Mace
  • to taste Mint leaves
  • 2 tbsp Lemon juice
  • 250 gms Curd
  • 4 tbsp Clarified butter
  • 750 gms Semi-cooked rice
  • 1 tsp Saffron strand
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 cup Oil

For garnishing:

  • Eggs, boiled
  • Carrots, sliced
  • Cucumbers
Description

Who doesn’t love the delectable Hyderabadi Biryani? Whether it’s a special occasion or just an average day, this iconic dish manages to bring together all the wonderful flavours of the city of Hyderabad. If you’re looking to make your own authentic version of the famous biryani, this guide will give you all the information you need to make the perfect Hyderabadi biryani in the comfort of your own home. With the right ingredients and a few simple steps, you can easily recreate the flavorful and aromatic Hyderabadi biryani that is sure to be the star of any meal. So, let’s get started and learn how to make an authentic Hyderabadi biryani!

Directions

1

Clean the meat. Now in a pan, add meat, salt, ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder, green chilli paste, sauteed brown onions, cardamom powder, cinnamon, cumin seeds, cloves, mace, mint leaves and lemon juice.

2

Mix all of these ingredients thoroughly together.

3

Add curd, clarified butter, semi-cooked rice, saffron, water and oil. Mix it well.

4

Now apply sticky dough on the sides of the pan.

5

Cover it with a lid and cook for about 25 minutes.

6

Hyderabadi biryani is ready to eat. Garnish it with boiled eggs, sliced carrots, and cucumbers and serve hot.