Chicken Biryani, Dum-Style: What Makes Tunday’s Version So Special?
If there’s one dish that unites all lovers of Indian cuisine, it’s biryani. But not all biryanis are created equal. At Tunday Kababi Dubai, our Dum-style Chicken Biryani is a tribute to the royal kitchens of Lucknow—layered with precision, slow-cooked with passion, and served with pride.
Table of Contents
- What Is Dum-Style Biryani?
- The Awadhi Biryani Legacy
- What Makes Tunday’s Chicken Biryani Special
- Perfect Pairings and Sides
- Order It Fresh in Dubai
What Is Dum-Style Biryani?
“Dum” refers to the slow steam-cooking technique where marinated meat and half-cooked rice are layered in a sealed pot. As the dish cooks over low heat, the flavours of the meat, spices, and rice infuse together, creating an aromatic and moist biryani.
This technique originated in the Mughal courts and was refined in Awadhi cuisine to highlight fragrance, elegance, and subtlety.
The Awadhi Biryani Legacy
Unlike its spicy Hyderabadi cousin, Awadhi biryani focuses on balance. It doesn’t shout; it sings. It uses:
- Saffron-soaked milk for colour and aroma
- Whole spices like cardamom, bay leaf, cinnamon, and star anise
- Marinated chicken that is tender but not overpowering
The rice is parboiled separately and then sealed with the chicken in the final Dum stage, allowing each grain to absorb flavour without becoming soggy.
What Makes Tunday’s Chicken Biryani Special
Our biryani at Tunday Kababi is not just a dish—it’s a process:
- Chicken is marinated for hours in yoghurt, fresh ginger-garlic paste, and house-blended spices
- Basmati rice is soaked, rinsed, and par-cooked with whole spices
- Layers of rice and meat are built in copper degs (pots) and sealed with dough for Dum
- Each portion is finished with fried onions and saffron-infused ghee
The result? Fluffy, fragrant rice, succulent chicken, and a biryani that is light yet packed with flavour.
Perfect Pairings and Sides
While our Chicken Biryani can easily stand alone, it pairs beautifully with:
- Raita – Yogurt with cucumber or boondi for a cooling effect
- Mint chutney and onion salad – For added zing
- Sweet Lassi or cold soft drink – To balance the warmth
Some guests like to add Sheermal or Butter Naan for a richer experience.
Order It Fresh in Dubai
Al Hudaiba Awards Building, Al Mina Street, Jumeirah Dubai
Taste tradition in every grain. Whether you’re dining in or ordering for takeaway, Tunday Kababi’s Chicken Biryani is your ticket to royal flavour right here in Dubai.
