The handi is sealed with a rope of dough and left alone. Inside, long-grain rice is layered with soya and paneer, saffron and crisp fried onions. That is dum: the biryani cooks in its own steam instead of being stirred in an open pot. Regular is ₹120. Large is ₹205. Both come with green chutney and onions.
It is a vegetarian biryani, built for people who want the sealed-pot Lucknow style without meat. The soya takes the place of the usual pieces, and paneer is layered through the rice. Give it the time it asks for. A dum pot that is opened early is just rice.
What to add
The biryani is a full portion on its own. If the table wants bread and kabab as well, add a shami kabab or a roomali paratha. The large biryani is the one to share.
Koramangala and HSR
Order it for takeaway at Koramangala 7th Block, or for delivery from HSR Layout, Somasundarapalya. The kitchen runs 12:30 PM to 11:30 PM daily.
Questions
How much is the veg dum biryani at Avadh Foods?
Regular veg soya dum biryani is ₹120. Large is ₹205. Both come with green chutney and onions.
What is dum biryani?
The handi is sealed with dough and the rice cooks in its own steam with soya, paneer, saffron and fried onions.
