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In this video from Fatehpur Beri, a local chicken biryani shopkeeper prepares authentic street-style Chicken Biryani, showcasing the complete journey from raw ingredients to a fully cooked dum handi. The process begins with fresh raw chicken marinated in curd, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, and salt. The marination ensures deep flavor absorption and tender texture. Simultaneously, long-grain basmati rice is soaked and partially boiled with whole spices like bay leaf, cardamom, and cloves to enhance aroma. In a large kadai, onions are fried until golden brown, tomatoes are cooked into a rich masala base, and the marinated chicken is simmered until partially tender. The parboiled rice is then layered over the chicken masala inside a large handi, garnished with
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