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Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
A fragrant, layered Hyderabadi chicken biryani with caramelized onions, aromatic spices, saffron‑infused rice and a traditional dough seal. Perfect for family gatherings or special occasions.
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Critical Success Points
- • Frying onions to perfect golden brown without burning
- • Marinating chicken thoroughly
- • Par‑cooking rice to al dente
- • Layering ingredients in the correct order
- • Sealing the pot tightly to trap steam
- • Steaming the biryani for the final 40 minutes
Safety Warnings
- • Hot oil can splatter – use a splatter guard and keep a lid nearby.
- • Mandolin blades are extremely sharp – use the hand guard.
- • Steam pressure builds inside the sealed pot – ensure the dough or towel seal is secure but not overly tight.
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