Dum Murg Ki Kacchi Biryani Recipe

Dum Murg Ki Kacchi Biryani is a delicious and aromatic Indian dish. Here’s a recipe to make it:

Ingredients:

For Marination:
– 500 grams of chicken pieces
– 1 cup of yogurt
– 1 tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste
– 1 teaspoon of red chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon of turmeric powder
– 1 teaspoon of garam masala
– Salt to taste
– 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil

For Rice:
– 2 cups of Basmati rice
– 4 cups of water
– 4-5 green cardamom pods
– 4-5 cloves
– 1-inch piece of cinnamon
– 1 bay leaf
– Salt to taste

For Biryani Assembly:
– 2 onions, thinly sliced
– 2 tomatoes, chopped
– 2-3 green chilies, slit
– 1/2 cup of fresh coriander leaves, chopped
– 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves, chopped
– Saffron strands soaked in warm milk (for garnish)
– Ghee for drizzling

Instructions:

1. Wash the Basmati rice and soak it in water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Marinate the chicken pieces with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, salt, and vegetable oil. Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.

3. In a large, heavy-bottomed pan, heat some oil or ghee. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and set them aside for garnishing.

4. To the remaining onions in the pan, add the marinated chicken. Cook the chicken until it changes color and becomes slightly cooked.

5. Add the chopped tomatoes and green chilies. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft and the oil separates from the masala.

6. In a separate pot, boil the soaked rice with water, green cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, and salt until the rice is 70% cooked. Drain and set aside.

7. In the same heavy-bottomed pan with the partially cooked chicken, add the chopped mint and coriander leaves. Mix well.

8. Layer the partially cooked rice on top of the chicken mixture. Sprinkle the saffron milk over the rice.

9. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid or seal with dough to create a “dum” effect. Cook on low heat for about 20-25 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked, and the flavors meld.

10. Before serving, garnish with the reserved fried onions and a drizzle of ghee.

11. Serve the Dum Murg Ki Kacchi Biryani hot with raita or a side salad.

Enjoy your homemade Kacchi Biryani!