--- title: "Authentic Wood Fire Dum Biryani Catering in Bangalore" description: "We cook authentic Dum Biryani on real wood fires, not gas. Get the traditional, spicy zaayka for your next event with our wood-fired catering service in Bangalore." canonical: https://mytribe.in/samicaterers/bulk-party-food-delivery-by-the-kilo/our-process-fire-wood-deghs last_updated: 2025-09-08 --- # Authentic Wood Fire Dum Biryani Tribe Verified · Authentic wood-fire catering since 1999 By [Samiulla Khan](https://mytribe.in/samicaterers) · Delivers across Bengaluru; Pickup in Shivaji Nagar · ₹600 Per Kg (estimate) Part of [Bulk & Party Food Delivery (By the Kilo)](https://mytribe.in/samicaterers/bulk-party-food-delivery-by-the-kilo). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/samicaterers/bulk-party-food-delivery-by-the-kilo/gallery) I do not use gas stoves for my bulk orders. Every degh I cook is placed over real wood and charcoal, the way it should be for true flavour. ## Photos and videos - [Video: This is my kitchen during a large order. You can see my team managing multiple huge deghs, each steaming over a wood fire. This is how we handle catering for hundreds of people.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/8836096b-6915-4383-b4d9-9a5a180c6d3d) - [Video: Two deghs of biryani cooking slowly over embers. This 'dum' process is crucial for creating the perfect texture and infusing the rice with flavour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/3aff28e8-074b-4a53-a91d-8afe4165aa29) - [Video: Biryani deghs simmering over a bed of charcoal. The constant, gentle heat is key to cooking the rice and meat perfectly without burning.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/4ee82b19-7e8b-4137-ae4e-de64df7c8b95) - [Video: Stirring a massive pot of biryani as it cooks over an open fire. It takes strength and skill to manage cooking on this scale.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/775adcd2-f3c5-4cdd-a10c-9c6d9a04cabf) - [Video: A quick look at my kitchen in action, preparing biryani and chicken starters simultaneously for a large party order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/858a786e-5b27-416c-a3d9-412c5145a283) - [Video: Layering the biryani by adding par-boiled rice on top of the meat and masala base. This is a critical step in the traditional dum biryani process.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/bef41cdb-e56a-413e-827d-74e6e2361479) - [Video: Adding dry spice powders to the masala base in a large degh. I use my own blend of spices to create my signature flavour.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/eb6650a5-8df6-4073-bac3-1082c42c50c1) - [Video: Preparing the base for biryani with onions and green chilies. Every component is prepared fresh for each order.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/562da549-d530-495e-8653-d339d137f16d) ## About Our Process: Fire, Wood & Deghs Gas burners provide heat, but they cannot replicate the consistent, ambient warmth of a wood fire. When I cook in these massive deghs, the charcoal imparts a subtle smokiness that permeates every grain of rice and piece of meat. This process requires constant attention, as I have to monitor the embers to ensure the dum (slow-cooking) is perfect. It is not the easiest way to cook, but it is the only way to get that kadak masaledaar taste. You might wonder why I still deal with firewood and ash in my kitchen. The answer is simple: zaayka. Modern catering relies on speed and convenience, often using gas stoves that apply direct, uneven heat. My method is different. By stacking the deghs over a bed of slow-burning charcoal, the heat surrounds the vessel entirely. This is the definition of dum cooking. The rice doesn't just boil; it steams in its own juices alongside the marinated meat and my special spice blend. Here is what goes into a typical degh order: - **Heat Management:** I control the intensity by moving coals, not by turning a knob. This slow reduction allows the masala to thicken into a rich, spicy gravy rather than a watery base. - **The Dum Seal:** We seal the lid to trap the steam. This keeps the mutton or chicken tender while the flavours infuse the rice. - **Logistics:** Because I cook this way, I need a bit of lead time to prepare the fire and get the deghs to the right temperature. I treat every batch, whether it is for a small family gathering in Shivaji Nagar or a large corporate lunch across Bangalore, with the same approach. You are not getting fast food; you are getting tradition. If you are looking for that authentic shine and spice level, this is how it is done. Sehat gayi tel lene, focus on the flavour. ## About Samiulla Khan I am Samiulla, and I have been cooking this way since 1999. I do not care for shortcuts in my kitchen because authentic biryani deserves patience, wood fire, and proper masale. If you want real taste for your next party, call me. 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