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# Aloo Dum Biryani Recipe
## Marination preparation
firstly, peel the skin of 16 baby potato. you can alternatively cube large potatoes.
heat 2 tbsp oil and roast baby potatoes on medium flame.
roast until potatoes turn golden and crisp.
keep the roasted potato aside.
in a small blender take handful mint, handful coriander, 3 clove garlic, 1 inch ginger and 1 chilli.
blend to smooth paste adding ¼ cup water.
transfer the masala paste into a small bowl.
also, add 1 cup curd, ½ tsp coriander powder, ½ tsp chilli powder, 1 tsp kasuri methi, 2 tbsp biryani masala, 2 tsp lemon juice and ½ tsp salt.
mix well making sure all the spices are well combined.
add in roasted aloo and give a good mix. cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
## Biryani rice preparation
firstly, in a large vessel take 6 cup water.
add spices like 2 pods cardamom, 4 cloves, 1 inch cinnamon, 2 bay leaf, ½ tsp pepper.
also add 1 tsp salt, 2 tsp oil and 1 chilli.
boil for 2 minutes or until flavours is in the water.
add in 1 cup basmati rice and stir well. make sure to soak rice for at least 20 minutes.
boil for 3 minutes or until rice is half cooked. do not cook fully.
drain off the rice and keep aside.
## Dum aloo biryani gravy preparation
firstly, in a large kadai heat 2 tbsp oil and 2 tbsp ghee.
add 1 bay leaf, 4 cloves, 1 mace, 2 pods cardamom, 1 black cardamom, ½ inch cinnamon, 1 star anise, ½ tsp shah jeera and pinch hing. saute on low flame.
now add 1 onion and 1 tsp ginger garlic paste.
saute until the onions turn golden brown.
further, add 1 tomato and saute until it turns soft and mushy.
now add in the prepared marinated mixture, 3 tbsp peas and ½ tsp salt.
mix well making sure everything is well combined.
cover and cook for 8 minutes or until ghee floats on top.
sprinkle 2 tbsp fried onions and spread almost cooked rice.
top with 2 tbsp coriander, 2 tbsp mint, ½ tsp biryani masala, 2 tbsp fried onions, ¼ cup saffron milk and 1 tsp ghee.
cover with aluminium foil and close the lid. you can also use the dough to seal.
simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is cooked fully.
finally, enjoy **aloo dum** **biryani** with raita and slices of onion.
## Video
## Notes
* firstly, make sure to use baby potato for authentic flavour.
* also, roasting potatoes helps to get a crunchy bite to aloo.
* additionally, you can also add vegetables of your choice to make it nutritious.
* finally, **aloo dum biryani recipe** tastes great when served after 1 hour.
Original recipe by Hebbar's Kitchen: [https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-dum-biryani-recipe/](https://hebbarskitchen.com/aloo-dum-biryani-recipe/)
## Marination preparation
