The Secret To A Perfect Hyderabadi Dum Biryani, Simplified.

The Hyderabadi Biryani is among the most revered dishes in Indian cuisine, one where every spice plays a deliberate role. Orika Hyderabadi Biryani Seasoning brings together a carefully composed biryani spice mix featuring black cumin, cardamom, cinnamon, mace, nutmeg, black stone flower, dried mint, green chilli, tomato, and other traditional biryani masala ingredients that define an authentic Hyderabadi biryani masala.

It is perfect for home cooks who want authentic Hyderabadi dum flavour without managing a long biryani spices list. This seasoning delivers the depth and richness associated with traditional dum cooking. Whether you're preparing vegetable biryani, chicken biryani, or experimenting with your own biryani recipe, this ready-to-use biryani masala seasoning helps create layered flavour with minimal effort.

From the aroma of whole spices for biryani to the signature warmth of a Hyderabadi dum, every spoonful captures the essence of authentic biryani cooking.

Mix. Marinate. Cook. Done.

Use It In

• Hyderabadi chicken biryani

• Vegetable dum biryani

• Mutton biryani

• Pulao and rice preparations

• Marinades for chicken and vegetables

• One-pot biryani recipes

What Sets It Apart

• Authentic Hyderabadi biryani seasoning inspired by traditional dum cooking

• Made with premium biryani masala spices

• Delivers the complexity of homemade biryani masala without lengthy prep

• No gluten, GMOs, artificial colours, flavours, or added preservatives

• Versatile seasoning suitable for both vegetarian and non-vegetarian biryanis

Quick Recipe: Vegetable or Chicken Dum Biryani (Serves 3–4)

You will need 500g freshly chopped vegetables or chicken pieces, 1.5 cups cooked basmati rice, 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp salt, 1 sliced fried onion, 3.5 tbsp Orika Hyderabadi Biryani Seasoning, 100ml water or curd, and 4 tsp cooking oil.

For chicken, pre-marinate with Orika Hyderabadi Biryani Seasoning for 20 minutes before cooking.

Heat oil in a pan. Add ginger-garlic paste and salt and sauté until fragrant. Add vegetables or marinated chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes. Add Orika Hyderabadi Biryani Seasoning and cook for another 3–4 minutes until aromatic. Add water or curd and cook until tender. Fold in cooked basmati rice gently and finish on dum.

Chef's Pro Tip

For an authentic dum biryani experience, seal the pan with foil, place it over a tawa, and cook on medium flame for 7 minutes followed by low flame for 15 minutes. This allows the biryani masala and rice to absorb maximum flavour and aroma.