Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Bone-In Chicken & Basmati Rice Slow-Cooked on Dum
Bone-in chicken and long-grain basmati rice, layered with herbs and spices and slow-cooked on dum (sealed and steamed) for deep, aromatic flavour. The signature dish at Rani Chettinad near the University of Waterloo.
About Our Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Hyderabadi dum biryani is one of India's most celebrated rice dishes, and it's the specialty of Rani Chettinad, the Waterloo restaurant in the Raja Chettinad family. Bone-in chicken is marinated with yogurt, mint, coriander and whole spices, then layered with basmati rice.
The Dum Cooking Method
The pot is sealed and cooked slowly on dum, so the chicken and rice steam together in their own aromas. The result is fluffy, fragrant rice and tender chicken that falls off the bone. It's served with raita and mirchi ka salan-style gravy.
The Best Biryani Near Waterloo University
Order Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani for dine-in, takeout or delivery from Rani Chettinad at 170 University Ave W, Waterloo, steps from the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University. It's a favourite with students, families and groups across Northdale, Uptown Waterloo and Beechwood.
What Guests Say
Nusrat
Waterloo, ON
Praised the menu variety, authentic flavour, balanced spice and generous portions at Rani Chettinad.
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Mohan J.
Kitchener, ON
Praised the wide vegetarian and non-vegetarian range, the well-balanced spice, generous portions, the ambience and the service.
5/5 review · summary
Preeti K.
Mississauga, ON
Recommended the dosa, podi idli, kothu roti and curries, and praised the Port Credit location.
5/5 review · summary
Ready to Try Our Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani?
Order Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani online for pickup or delivery from Rani Chettinad in Waterloo, or visit us for dine-in.
Visit Rani Chettinad in Waterloo
Find us at Rani Chettinad – The Indian Kitchen on University Ave W in Waterloo, part of the Raja Chettinad restaurant family. Open Thursday to Tuesday, 12:00 PM to midnight.