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

This Royal Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani, also known as Shahi Murgh Shahi Dum Pukht Biryani, is a classic dish from the Awadhi cuisine, known for its rich and aromatic flavors. This biryani is slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the spices and marinated chicken to infuse into the fragrant basmati rice, creating a truly royal dining experience.

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

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs (1 kg) chicken, cut into pieces
  • 2 cups basmati rice, soaked for 30 minutes and drained
  • 1 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup ghee (clarified butter)
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro (coriander), chopped
  • 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, chopped
  • 1/4 cup ginger-garlic paste
  • Whole spices: bay leaves, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves
  • Ground spices: turmeric, red chili powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala
  • Saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, ground spices, half of the fried onions, and salt. Let it marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. In a large pot, heat ghee and add the whole spices. Sauté until fragrant.
  3. Add the marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is partially cooked.
  4. Layer half of the partially cooked rice over the chicken, then sprinkle half of the saffron milk, chopped mint, and cilantro.
  5. Add the remaining rice and top it with the remaining saffron milk, mint, and cilantro. Sprinkle the remaining fried onions on top.
  6. Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook on low heat for 45-50 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  7. Gently mix the layers before serving to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed.

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 Cooking spoon Knife Cutting board

Tools

Stovetop

Serving suggestions

Serving suggestions: Serve the Royal Slow-cooked Chicken Biryani with raita (yogurt sauce), sliced cucumbers, and a wedge of lemon.

Tips & tricks

Tips: For an even more royal touch, you can garnish the biryani with edible silver leaf (varq) before serving.

Cost

$25