How do I avoid dry meat and burned masala and rice in biryana? @IshaanSingh Okay, Question: By now, have you tried to cook the Biryani according to the exact time given by the recipe? If yes, then reduce that time by 10 minutes and cook on a very low flame. After the 'new' timeout lift the lid and check on doneness. Yes, you will have to lift the lid at least twice for the first time to get an actual idea of much time really is required.