Dum
दम
dum
A slow cooking method using steam, often for biryanis.
Meaning & usage
Dum is a traditional cooking technique originating from the Indian subcontinent, where food is cooked slowly over a low flame, allowing it to steam in its own juices. This method is commonly used in preparing biryanis and other rice dishes, where the pot is sealed with dough to trap the steam. The term 'dum' is derived from the Persian word 'dum', meaning 'breath' or 'steam'.
In a sentence
The biryani was cooked on dum, giving it a rich and aromatic flavor.
As seen in crosswords
Dum is a 3-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A slow cooking method using steam, often for biryanis” (3)
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