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Perfect biryani is not just food — it’s layers of aroma, texture, and balanced spices cooked to harmony.
Use long-grain aged basmati for fluffiness and aroma. Soak rice before boiling. Cook it to about 70% done so it finishes perfectly during steaming.
Marinate your meat with yogurt, garam masala, ginger-garlic, and biryani spices for at least 3–4 hours or overnight. This deepens flavor and tenderizes the protein.
Whole spices like cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, bay leaf, and nutmeg/mace form the biryani’s aromatic base. These infuse the rice with warm, layered flavor.
Layer partly cooked rice over the marinated meat. Add fried onions (birista), fresh mint, and coriander between layers for depth and texture. Alternate rice and masala evenly.
A little saffron soaked in warm milk and a drizzle of ghee on top add color, richness, and aroma that elevate the dish to a restaurant-style finish.
Seal the pot tight — traditionally with dough or foil — and cook on very low heat. This slow steaming (called dum) lets flavors meld and keeps every grain separate.
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