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Authentic Wood-Fire Dum Biryani Catering

byCity CaterersDelivers bulk orders across Bengaluru & Karnataka; Pickup from Benson TownStarts from700 per kg (cooked weight)View full gallery

I cook biryani the old-school way, slow-cooking in heavy copper deghs over a bed of live firewood. It creates a deep, smoky flavor that you just cannot get from modern ovens.

This video shows our char-cooked chicken gravy simmering and our signature mutton biryani being put on 'dum'. We use large, heavy-bottomed pots over live coals to develop deep, complex flavors you can't get from conventional cooking.

The layering process is crucial for a perfect dum biryani. Here, we are adding the final layer of rice over the cooked meat before sealing the pot. This traps the steam and aroma, ensuring the final dish is moist and flavorful.

The foundation of our biryani is a rich and aromatic meat stock, or 'yaqni'. We prepare it by slow-simmering meat and whole spices for hours over a wood fire, creating the flavorful base that our biryani is famous for.

This is the heart of our kitchen. Multiple deghs of biryani cooking simultaneously over beds of hot charcoal, each one sealed to undergo the 'dum' process. This is how we ensure consistent quality for large party orders.

We take great care in preparing large batches of biryani for your events. Here you can see our team cooking the rice over a wood fire, a method that imparts a unique taste and aroma to the final dish.

About The Art of Dum Biryani

When you order from me, you get the real deal. I do not use reheating tricks or frozen meat. Your biryani comes straight from the heavy copper deghs where the meat, spices, and premium basmati rice have been slow-cooking over a bed of live coals for hours. It is an intense, smoky flavor that hits differently because it is prepared in bulk just for your event, ensuring every portion stays moist, aromatic, and perfectly spiced until the moment it reaches your table.

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