The Cosmo Kitchen

Chicken Dum Biryani Biryani needs no introduction, at least not in the Indian subcontinent and even in few parts of the central and western Asia. It’s an evergreen and classical dish and an all time favorite of most. It is said to have been brought to India by the Mughals. Several folklore and tales exist about Biryani. As per the most researched one, it is said to be the war diet of the Mughal army. This extraordinary and exotic dish perhaps then entered the kitchen of the Nizams and Nawabs and was popularized throughout the country. Today, including the several local and hyper local variations, about 30 types of Biryani exist.  A perfect Biryani calls for a meticulous cooking of meat, rice and spices. Meat is cooked between layers of rice, with specific spices in a sealed pot with the ‘Dum Pukht’ technique of cooking or cooking in its own steam. The meat varies from chicken, goat, lamb, pork and beef to even fish and prawns or even eggs. No matter, which style