MM1 Festive Recipe
Dum Biryani
Few dishes feel as celebratory and indulgent as a perfectly made dum biryani. Fragrant basmati rice layered with richly spiced masala, caramelised onions, and slow-cooked on dum, every spoonful is a beautiful mix of aroma, warmth, and flavour. Made with MM1 Biryani Masala, this recipe brings the essence of festive family meals and royal kitchen traditions straight to your table.
Ingredients
Serves 2–3 people
- 1 cup basmati rice
- Salt to taste
- 1 MM1 Tej Patta
- 2 MM1 Laung
- 1 MM1 Elaichi
- 250g chicken or paneer
- 2 medium onions, thinly sliced
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
- 2 tbsp curd
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 1 tbsp MM1 Biryani Masala
- 1/2 tsp MM1 Kashmiri Laal Mirch
- 1/2 tsp MM1 Kesari Haldi
- Fresh mint and coriander leaves
- A few strands of saffron soaked in warm milk (optional)
Method
Follow these steps for the best results
Start by washing and soaking the basmati rice for 20 minutes. In a pot, boil water with salt, MM1 Tej Patta, MM1 Laung, and MM1 Elaichi, then cook the rice until it is about 70% done. Drain and keep aside.
In a heavy pan, heat oil and ghee. Add sliced onions and cook until beautifully golden and caramelised. Remove half for garnishing later.
To the same pan, add ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add tomatoes and let them soften. Now add MM1 Biryani Masala, MM1 Kashmiri Laal Mirch, MM1 Kesari Haldi, and salt. Let the masala roast gently until aromatic.
Add the chicken or paneer along with curd and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until the masala coats it beautifully.
Now begin layering. Spread the masala at the bottom, then add a layer of rice. Top with fried onions, mint, coriander, and saffron milk. Repeat with another layer.
Cover tightly with a lid and cook on low flame for 10 to 12 minutes on dum.
Open the lid to a burst of rich aroma and gently fluff before serving.
Serve hot with raita, salan, or a fresh onion salad.
Every spoonful feels like a festive feast slow-cooked with love and tradition.