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Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi Dum Biryani: built around basmati rice and chicken -- the method starts by marinating the chicken in the yogurt.

This Indian hyderabadi dum biryani builds its flavor from basmati rice, chicken and plain yogurt, and comes together in about 45 minutes with advanced-level technique. The method starts by marinating the chicken in the yogurt.
A 45-minute cook time that's mostly hands-off simmering or roasting.
A more involved technique that rewards patience with real depth of flavor.
Built around basmati rice, so the flavor comes from real ingredients, not a spice packet.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 1 lb (450 g) chicken, cut into pieces
- plus 7 more ingredients
Method
Marinate the chicken in the yogurt, garlic-ginger paste, biryani masala, lemon juice, and 1 teaspoon salt at least 1 hour (overnight is traditional).
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