Authentic Wood-Fire Dum Biryani Catering
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 this collection
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.
Traditional Cooking, Real Flavor
I believe that shortcuts in the kitchen lead to shortcuts in taste. That is why I stick to the traditional dum method. Each batch starts with a rich yaqni, a meat stock slow-simmered for hours with whole spices. When we layer the rice and seal the degh, the steam trapped inside does the heavy lifting, infusing every grain with the aroma of the meat and spices. Whether you choose my Mutton Dum Biryani or the Chicken variety, you are getting a meal prepared in the same way I would make it for my own family gatherings.
What Comes With Your Order
I want to make sure your party is sorted, so every bulk biryani order comes with the essentials. You get a generous serving of onion raita to cool the palate, a 500ml portion of your choice between tangy khatta or dalcha gravy, and a sweet dish like Dal ka Mitha or Muzaffar to finish the meal.
Serving Your Event
- Bulk Logistics: I handle delivery across Bengaluru from my kitchen in Benson Town. Because everything is prepared fresh and not pre-made, I need advance notice for all orders.
- Customization: While I specialize in the classic firewood dum style, I can adjust the spice levels and menu combinations to suit your crowd. Whether it is a corporate lunch, a wedding feast, or a festival celebration like Eid, I ensure the food arrives hot and ready to serve.
- Setup: I provide the food in high-quality bulk containers, allowing you full control over how you want to present the buffet at your venue.
City Caterers
My name is Baseer Ahmed, and for me, cooking is about bringing people together over a meal that feels like home. I believe in sticking to tradition, which is why you will not find shortcuts or frozen ingredients in my kitchen. When you book me for your event, you are getting food that is made with patience, heart, and open fire.
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