{"id":"recipe_71f0bd7552","slug":"hyderabadi-biryani","title":"Hyderabadi Biryani","description":"A world-renowned Indian delicacy featuring tender marinated meat layered with fragrant long-grain basmati rice, infused with saffron and exotic spices, slow-cooked to perfection in the traditional 'dum' style.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":60,"cookMinutes":45,"totalMinutes":105,"activeMinutes":45},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"1 kg Mutton, cut into medium pieces","name":"Mutton","quantity":1,"unit":"kg","usQuantity":2.2,"usUnit":"lb","form":"cut into pieces","notes":"bone-in preferred","group":"Marination","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"750g Basmati Rice","name":"Basmati Rice","quantity":750,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"3 3/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"long grain","notes":"aged rice","group":"Rice Prep","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"2 cups Yogurt","name":"Yogurt","quantity":490,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"2","usUnit":"cup","form":"thick","notes":"plain","group":"Marination","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"8 garlic cloves","name":"Garlic","quantity":8,"unit":"clove","usQuantity":8,"usUnit":"clove","form":"paste","notes":"freshly ground","group":"Marination","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"2 inches Ginger","name":"Ginger","quantity":30,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1.06,"usUnit":"oz","form":"paste","notes":"freshly ground","group":"Marination","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"3 large Onions, thinly sliced and fried until crispy","name":"Onion","quantity":3,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":3,"usUnit":"piece","form":"fried crispy","notes":"Birista","group":"Garnish","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"1/2 cup Ghee","name":"Ghee","quantity":120,"unit":"ml","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"liquid","notes":"clarified butter","group":"Assembly","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-8","original":"1 pinch Saffron strands soaked in 1/4 cup warm milk","name":"Milk","quantity":1,"unit":"pinch","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"pinch","form":"strands","notes":"soaked in milk","group":"Garnish","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"In a large bowl, mix mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, half of the fried onions, salt, and spices. Marinate for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.","group":"Preparation","title":"Mix mutton with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, half of the fried onions, salt","timerMinutes":60,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Wash basmati rice and soak for 30 minutes. In a large pot, bring water to a boil (212°F (100°C)), add whole spices, and cook rice until it is 70% done (the grain should have a slight bite). Drain and set aside.","group":"Rice Cooking","title":"Wash basmati rice","timerMinutes":10,"sourceTitle":"Rice Cooking"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a heavy-bottomed pot (Handi), layer the marinated meat at the bottom. Spread the par-cooked rice over the meat.","group":"Assembly","title":"In a heavy-bottomed pot, layer the marinated meat","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Drizzle ghee and saffron milk over the rice. Sprinkle the remaining fried onions and fresh herbs. Seal the pot with dough or aluminum foil to trap the steam.","group":"Assembly","title":"Drizzle ghee and saffron milk","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Assembly"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Cook on low heat (Dum) for 35-40 minutes. Let it rest for 10 minutes before opening and serving.","group":"Cooking","title":"Cook on low heat","timerMinutes":50,"sourceTitle":"Cooking"}],"notes":"For the most authentic flavor, use goat meat (mutton) and ensure the fried onions are golden brown but not burnt. High-quality aged basmati rice is essential for the characteristic texture.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["Hyderabadi"]},"course":["main"],"cookingMethod":["slowCook","boil"],"equipment":["Heavy-bottomed pot (Handi)","Large mixing bowl","Strainer"],"diet":["high_protein"],"allergens":["milk"],"difficulty":"hard","yield":{"amount":4,"unit":"servings","note":"Generous portions"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The meat can be marinated up to 24 hours in advance for deeper flavor."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Store in an airtight container. Reheat by steaming or in a microwave with a sprinkle of water.","reheatingNotes":"Add a teaspoon of ghee when reheating to restore moisture."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_71f0bd7552%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=be931f0a-ae95-4d77-82fb-097ce9c826bc","imageAlt":"Hyderabadi Biryani — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["biryani","spicy","mutton","indian classic","dum cooking"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Hyderabadi Biryani","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:17:22.136Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:17:22.136Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_fb27e32ec2","slug":"curd-rice-thayir-sadam","title":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam)","description":"A comforting, creamy South Indian staple made with soft-cooked rice mixed with cool yogurt and tempered with aromatic spices, mustard seeds, and curry leaves.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegetarian","gluten_free","nut_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_fb27e32ec2%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=f4b6828b-7878-41e2-be3a-0eb61ce6a548","imageAlt":"Curd Rice (Thayir Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["rice","yogurt","south indian","curd rice","thayir sadam","comfort food","vegetarian"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":13,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_4f66a15443","slug":"lemon-rice-elumichai-sadam","title":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam)","description":"A vibrant, tangy, and aromatic South Indian classic made with fluffy precooked rice, fresh lemon juice, and a crunchy tempering of lentils, peanuts, and spices.","serves":2,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":10,"totalMinutes":20,"activeMinutes":15},"cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["South Indian"]},"course":["main"],"difficulty":"easy","diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free"],"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_4f66a15443%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=35e72f0f-1a06-4145-8088-dfcf951a6bfb","imageAlt":"Lemon Rice (Elumichai Sadam) — recipe cover","tags":["lemon rice","south indian","tangy","quick lunch","vegan indian","yellow rice"],"aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","ingredientCount":14,"stepCount":6},{"id":"recipe_c3ae6a52c8","slug":"moong-dal-khichdi","title":"Moong Dal Khichdi","description":"A comforting, wholesome Indian one-pot meal made with rice and yellow moong lentils, tempered with ghee and mild spices. 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