Awadhi Dum Pukht Biryani (Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani)

Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani, also known as Awadhi Dum Pukht Biryani, is a flavorful and aromatic dish from the Awadhi cuisine of India. This biryani is prepared by layering marinated chicken and fragrant basmati rice, then slow-cooking it to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Awadhi Chicken Biryani Awadhi Cuisine Indian Slow Cooked
Awadhi Dum Pukht Biryani (Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (900g) chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups (400g) basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
  • 1 cup (240ml) yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/4 cup (60g) ghee
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) warm water
  • 1/4 cup (15g) mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup (15g) cilantro leaves
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • Whole spices: bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves
  • Saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup (60ml) warm milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee in a large pot. Add the sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is partially cooked.
  4. Layer the partially cooked chicken with the soaked basmati rice, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, green chilies, and tomatoes.
  5. Sprinkle the saffron-infused milk and warm water over the layered mixture.
  6. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 45-50 minutes, allowing the biryani to slow-cook and the flavors to meld together.
  7. Garnish with fried onions and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
2 hours
Total time:
2 hours
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
450 per serving
Protein
25g
Carbohydrates
50g
Fat
15g

Supplies

Large pot with a tight-fitting lid Frying pan

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl for marinating

Serving suggestions

Serve the Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani with raita, a side of salad, and papadum.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use a heavy-bottomed pot and cook the biryani on very low heat to achieve the authentic slow-cooked flavor.

Cost

$20