Malabar Chicken Dum Biryani

Malabar Chicken Dum Biryani is a traditional dish from the Kerala Cuisine, known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This biryani is a perfect blend of fragrant rice, tender chicken, and a medley of spices, slow-cooked to perfection.

Malabar Chicken Dum Biryani

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 500g chicken, cut into pieces
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 4 green chilies, slit
  • 1/4 cup mint leaves
  • 1/4 cup coriander leaves
  • 1/2 cup ghee
  • 1/4 cup oil
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • Whole spices: bay leaf, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp biryani masala
  • Saffron strands soaked in milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, biryani masala, mint leaves, coriander leaves, and salt. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
  3. Heat ghee and oil in a large pot. Add the whole spices and sauté until fragrant.
  4. Add the sliced onions and cook until golden brown.
  5. Layer the marinated chicken, tomatoes, and green chilies over the onions.
  6. Spread the soaked rice evenly over the chicken layer.
  7. Drizzle saffron milk over the rice. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 30-40 minutes until the rice and chicken are cooked through.
  8. Gently mix the biryani before serving to combine the layers.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
30 minutes
Cooking time:
1 hour
Total time:
1 hour
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

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

Supplies

Large pot with lid Measuring cups and spoons Cooking spoon

Tools

Knife Cutting board Bowl for marination

Serving suggestions

Serve the Malabar Chicken Dum Biryani hot with raita, pickle, and papad.

Tips & tricks

For best results, use good quality saffron and biryani masala for an authentic flavor.

Cost

$20