Briyani layered with aromatic spices and herbs

Malabar Dum Biryani on Jalan Sultan Abdul Samad has a variety of briyani dishes to cater to meat lovers, pescatarians and vegetarians. ― Photos: LOW LAY PHON/The Star

Dum is an Indian cooking method for briyani where the rice and protein-based gravy are cooked separately, before being layered and steamed for the flavours to meld together.

For a taste of this, head to Malabar Dum Briyani opposite SMK Vivekananda in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur.