How to make Hydrabadi Biriyani

Hydrabadi Biriyani is a authentic recipe of Hydrabad situated in South India. But it become very famous in all over India. Learn how to make this traditional recipe of Hydrabad in this easy way.

Ingredients for the Hydrabadi Biriyani

Basmati Rice – 250 gms

Potatoes – 2

Carrots – 2

Onion –3

Green Chilies – 2

Ginger – 20 gms

Garlic flakes – 20 gms

Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp

Red chili powder – ½ tsp

Curd – 1 cup

Saffron – 1 tsp

Mint leaves – ¼ cup [chopped]

Coriander leaves – ¼ cup [chopped]

Rose water – 4 tsp

Whole garam masala – 25 gms

Cashew nuts 30 gms

Almonds – 30 gms

Raisins – 20 gms

Ghee – 100 gms

Salt to taste

METHOD OF PREPARATION OF HYDRABADI BIRYANI

Wash and soak the basmati rice for half an hour
.Drain the water, Put the rice, some more water and add half the garam masala and salt in a pan.
Cook the rice until the rice is done. Drain and keep aside.

Soak the almonds in water and keep aside.
 Beat the curd and divide into two equal parts. Slice the onions and green chilies.
 Dice the peeled potatoesand carrots and wash them.
 Dissolve the saffron in warm milk and add to the one portion of the curd.

Heat ghee in a pan and add the remaining garam masala and fry for a minute.
 Add sliced onion s and fry until golden brown.
 Add green chilies, chopped ginger, chopped garlic and fry for 2 minutes.
 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder and fry for a minute. Add chopped vegetable and mix well.

Add the portion of plain curd, stir, add 2/3 cup of water and bring to boil on low flame till the vegetables are cooked. Add dry fruits and nuts.
Sprinkle little saffron curd and half of mint and coriander.
Then spread half the rice and again sprinkle the remaining saffron curd, mint and coriander and top it with remaining rice.

Place a moist cloth on top, cover the lid tightly.
 Put the vessel on dum in a pre heated oven for 15-20 minutes.

Serve the Hydrabadi biryani hot with green chutney, salad and raita