Recipes

Clay Pot Dum Biryani Recipe — Authentic South Indian Method at Home

The clay walls of a biryani handi absorb and release moisture slowly, producing a moist, aromatic biryani with the prized base crust — kharar — that no metal pot can replicate. This recipe walks you through marinating, layering, dough-sealing, and dum cooking in a 24cm clay handi. Includes the iron tawa technique that prevents the clay from overheating