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Fragrant Biryani Rice Base
A wholesome Indian recipe crafted for health-conscious eating: nutritious, delicious, and easy to make at home.
⏱15 minsPrep Time
🔥15 minsCook Time
⏰30 minsTotal Time
👥4Serves
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Aged basmati soaked and boiled with whole spices to 70% — the rice layer every dum biryani needs.
Ingredients
How to Make It
1
Soak rice 20–30 minutes.
2
Boil salted water with spices; cook rice 70%.
3
Drain; use for layering dum.
Nutrition per serving
210kcal
Protein4g
Carbohydrates46g
Fat1g
Fibre1g
* Approximate values per serving
Health Benefits
Technique staple — good rice texture means less ghee needed to ‘rescue’ biryani.
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Pro Tips
- →Don’t overcook.
- →Drain well.
- →Aged basmati best.
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Variations
- 1Jeera rice finish instead of dum.
- 2Brown rice longer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Rice was over 70% before dum.
Water should taste seasoned.
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