Shahi Murgh Shahi Awadhi Dum Pukht Biryani (Royal Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani)

Indulge in the rich flavors of Awadhi cuisine with this Royal Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani, also known as Shahi Murgh Shahi Awadhi Dum Pukht Biryani. This aromatic and decadent dish is a perfect blend of fragrant spices, tender chicken, and long-grain basmati rice, slow-cooked to perfection.

Non Vegetarian Main Course Awadhi Chicken Biryani Awadhi Cuisine Dum Pukht Royal Biryani
Shahi Murgh Shahi Awadhi Dum Pukht Biryani (Royal Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani)

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups long-grain basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 cup ghee
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup chopped mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 cup fried onions
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • Whole spices: bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
  • 1 teaspoon saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and salt. Let it marinate for 1 hour.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee and add the sliced onions. Cook until golden brown.
  3. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the moisture evaporates and the chicken is partially cooked.
  4. Layer half of the partially cooked chicken at the bottom of the pot. Top it with half of the soaked rice, mint leaves, cilantro leaves, and fried onions.
  5. Repeat the layering process with the remaining chicken and rice. Sprinkle the saffron-infused milk on top.
  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. Gently fluff the biryani with a fork before serving.

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 Tight-fitting lid

Tools

Fork

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Royal Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani with raita, salad, and a side of spicy curry.

Tips & tricks

Tips: Ensure the pot is tightly sealed to trap the steam and flavors while slow-cooking the biryani.

Cost

$25