Food story
The story behind this dish
A 40-second journey with narration — meet the dish
PART 1 · SEALED WITH STEAM
What is dum?
'Dum' means slow steam. The pot is sealed with dough so nothing escapes — rice and marinated chicken cook in their own aroma.
PART 2 · SEALED WITH STEAM
Layer by layer
Fragrant basmati over spiced chicken, saffron on top. Every grain stays separate; every grain carries flavor.
PART 3 · SEALED WITH STEAM
A traveling dish
Biryani traveled across the subcontinent with royal kitchens and street cooks alike, each region adding its own accent.
PART 4 · SEALED WITH STEAM
Urban's biryani
Sealed and slow-cooked to order in the dum style, served with raita. Ask for extra fried onions.
