Craving Biryani? Try This Quick Chicken Dum Delight!

By : Sneha Singh September 13. 2025 ShutterStock

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Ingredients for Chicken Dum Biryani

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Marinate the Chicken

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Prepare the Rice

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Fry the Onions

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Layering Time!

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Seal & Cook on Dum

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Rest & Fluff the Biryani

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Serve & Enjoy!

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