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Authentic Hyderabadi Veg Dum Biryani | Royal Layered Basmati with Saffron & Mint
by Rajnish Saharan
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45 min
Prep Time
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40 min
Cook Time
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4
Servings
MABAPU TM Vegetarian (Veg)
Healthy Diet
What you'll need
Fresh from
the market
500 gram
500g Basmati Rice (बासमती चावल), soaked for 30 mins
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Saffron Strands (केसर), soaked in 3 tbsp warm milk
0.5 cup
1/2 cup Fresh Mint Leaves (ताज़ा पुदीना), chopped
0.5 cup
1/2 cup Fresh Coriander Leaves (ताज़ा धनिया), chopped
4 tablespoon
4 tbsp Pure Desi Cow Ghee (शुद्ध देसी घी), divided
300 gram
300g Mixed Vegetables (मिक्स सब्जियां) (Potatoes, Carrots, Cauliflower, Green Peas), cut into uniform chunks
1 cup
1 cup Hung Curd (मोटी दही), whisked
1 teaspoon
1 tsp Garam Masala Powder (गरम मसाला)
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01
Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Wash the basmati rice gently until the water runs clear. Soak in water for 30 minutes to elongate the grains. Drain thoroughly. In a separate bowl, combine the mixed vegetables with hung curd, garam m...
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Step
Phase 1: Preparation & Setup
Prepare the dough seal by mixing 1/4 cup all-purpose flour with 1 tbsp water to form a smooth, pliable paste. Keep it covered to prevent drying. Chop fresh mint and coriander leaves finely. Soak saffr...
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Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
Heat 2 tbsp pure desi cow ghee in a heavy-bottomed pot on High Flame / Tez Aanch. Add the thinly sliced onion rings. Fry until they turn deep golden brown and crisp, approximately 8-10 minutes. Listen...
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Step
Phase 2: Sautéing & Tempering
In the same pot, reduce the flame to Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch. Add the remaining 2 tbsp ghee. Add the crushed cardamom pods and let them sizzle for 10 seconds until the aroma fills the kitchen. Ad...
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Phase 3: Simmering & Sauce Development
Add 1 cup of water to the vegetables. Bring to a boil on Medium Flame / Madhyam Aanch, then reduce to Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes. The vegetables should be fork-tender bu...
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Phase 4: Layering & Dum Sealing
In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a rolling boil on High Flame / Tez Aanch. Add 1 tsp salt and 1 tbsp ghee. Add the soaked rice. Cook for 5-6 minutes until the rice is 70% cooked (par-cooked)....
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Phase 4: Layering & Dum Sealing
Transfer the cooked vegetable gravy to the bottom of a heavy-bottomed biryani pot. Spread the par-cooked rice evenly over the vegetables. Sprinkle the fried onions (birista), fresh mint, fresh coriand...
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Phase 4: Layering & Dum Sealing
Seal the pot lid with the prepared flour dough, ensuring no steam can escape. Place the pot on a trivet over a preheated tawa or heavy pan on Low Flame / Dheemi Aanch. Cook on dum for 20 minutes. The...
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Nutritional Information
Serving Size: 1 bowl
662 kcal
Energy / ऊर्जा · 2770 kJ
33% % Adult RDA*
27.3g
Protein
37.3g
Carbohydrates
44.8g
Total Fat
Dietary Fiber 3.5g
Total Sugars 4.3g
Sodium 1332mg
Potassium 697mg
*Percent Daily Values (% RDA) based on 2,000 kcal diet (ICMR-NIN 2020 / FSSAI). Verified via reference nutrition databases.
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