The Dum Cooking Process
True Hyderabadi biryani is cooked on dum — slow steam cooking in a sealed handi. At DumDarbar, chicken is marinated overnight in yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, and our house spice blend. Aged Basmati rice is washed, soaked, and partially cooked before layering begins.
Each layer is assembled by hand: fragrant rice, marinated meat or vegetables, fried onions, fresh mint, and saffron-infused milk. The handi is sealed with dough so no steam escapes. It then cooks on low heat until every grain is separate and every piece is tender. We never use a microwave, never reheat yesterday's pot, and never take shortcuts with artificial colours.
Generous Portions by the Kilogram
Every DumDarbar order is measured honestly. A 1 KG portion means 1 KG premium aged Basmati rice paired with 1 KG of your chosen filling — chicken, paneer, seasonal vegetables, or egg. Need a smaller meal? Order a ½ KG portion (½ KG rice + ½ KG filling).
Celebrating at home? Choose 2 KG or 3 KG family and party packs — ideal for birthdays, house parties, office lunches, and weekend gatherings. Our party order biryani packs offer the best value when you need to feed a crowd without compromising on taste.
Our Biryani Varieties
Whether you prefer vegetarian, chicken, or egg — each variety follows the same dum tradition and generous portion sizing:
- Veg Biryani — Seasonal vegetables layered with spiced Basmati rice, slow-cooked on dum with pure ghee.
- Paneer Biryani — Soft paneer cubes marinated in aromatic spices, paired with fragrant long-grain rice.
- Kaju Biryani — A premium vegetarian choice with cashews, ideal for special occasions and guests.
- Chicken Biryani — Bone-in chicken marinated overnight, layered with rice for a classic Hyderabadi flavour.
- Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani — Our signature dish. Marinated chicken sealed and slow-cooked on dum — the authentic taste Pune biryani lovers search for.
- Chicken Boneless Biryani — Tender boneless chicken pieces for those who prefer easy eating without sacrificing spice or depth.
- Egg Biryani and Egg Dum Biryani — Boiled eggs layered with rice; the dum version is slow-steamed for richer, deeper flavour.
All chicken biryani orders include matching rice and chicken portions. You can add extra chicken at ₹250 per ½ KG when you want an even meatier handi.
How to Pre-Order
DumDarbar is a pre-order cloud kitchen — we cook only after you confirm. Browse our biryani menu, choose your portion size and spice level, add items to your order, and send it to us on WhatsApp. We need at least 12 hours advance notice so every handi is prepared fresh.
Delivery slots are available daily from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Select your preferred date and time when placing your order. Orders above ₹999 qualify for free home delivery across our service areas. You can also pick up from our kitchen in Charholi, near Wadmukhwadi.
Delivery Across Pune & PCMC
We deliver 1 KG Hyderabadi biryani to Moshi, Bhosari, Charoli, Dighi, Vishrantwadi, Pimple Saudagar, Viman Nagar, and Indrayani Nagar. Each area has its own page with local delivery details — from biryani in Charoli to biryani in Viman Nagar.
Looking for a family pack biryani for Sunday lunch or 1 KG chicken biryani for a weekday dinner? Build your order on this site and message us on WhatsApp at +91 95797 34385. We confirm every order before the handi goes on the fire.
