Saturday Word: Dum
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In this usage, dum or dum pukht (and also known as larhmeen or dampokhtak) is a slow-cooking method popular in South Asian cultures. You may have seen dum biryani on a restaurant and not thought twice about what it means. Well, here you go!
The dum is actually the dough seal between the lid and the pot used to make the dish. This prevents steam from escaping, allowing the food to cook in its own moisture. The dish, such as pulao or biryani, is usually cooked over low heat in a brass or clay pot.
Dum means "to keep food on slow fire or steam" and pukht means "process of cooking".
In this usage, dum or dum pukht (and also known as larhmeen or dampokhtak) is a slow-cooking method popular in South Asian cultures. You may have seen dum biryani on a restaurant and not thought twice about what it means. Well, here you go!
The dum is actually the dough seal between the lid and the pot used to make the dish. This prevents steam from escaping, allowing the food to cook in its own moisture. The dish, such as pulao or biryani, is usually cooked over low heat in a brass or clay pot.
Dum means "to keep food on slow fire or steam" and pukht means "process of cooking".
