Slow cooked long grained fragrant basmati rice layered with chicken that is marinated in yoghurt and spices

Dum Biryani is a Mughal dish that has become synonymous with Hyderabad. Basmati rice layered with chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices is slow cooked in a tightly sealed pot. The sealed pot helps retain the steam, so the chicken gets tender and flavours the rice with its juices. Garnished with saffron and fried onions, this fragrant dish is sumptuous.

Spice level: Medium