✨ Prepared fresh same day. Best cooked within 24 hours of pickup.

Zimky Cooking Method

Chef-balanced bases. You just marinate, layer, and dum.

✔ No measuring ✔ No guessing Same perfect taste
🍗 Add Meat
🥣 Marinate
🍚 Layer
🔥 Dum

Select Your Dish Base

1

Add Your Ingredients

Add your raw Chicken (750g - 1kg) into a thick-bottomed cooking vessel. Pour the entire Zimky base over it and mix thoroughly until completely coated.

2

Marinate

Cover the vessel with a lid and let it rest at room temperature for 30 mins. This allows the spices to deeply penetrate.

💡 For best results, do not skip the marination time.
3

Layer the Rice

Boil your basmati rice separately until 70% cooked. Drain the water and gently spread the hot rice evenly over the marinated base. Do not mix it.

4

Dum Cook

Seal the vessel tight with foil or dough. Place it on the stove and cook for 25 mins.

25:00
5

Rest & Serve

Turn off the heat. Very important: Let the vessel rest unopened for 15 mins. This sets the flavors and prevents the rice from breaking.

Flame Control Guide

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High Flame

First 5 mins of Dum to build steam inside the pot.

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Low Flame

Remaining time. Place a heavy tawa under the pot to prevent burning.

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Heat Off

Resting period. Do not open the lid immediately.

👨‍🍳 Pro Chef Tips

What type of vessel should I use? +
Always use a heavy-bottomed pan or handi (copper or thick aluminum is best). If your pot is thin, place a flat tawa/pan between the flame and the pot during the Dum stage.
Should I add salt or water? +
No. The Zimky base is perfectly balanced with spices, salt, and oil. Just add salt to the water when boiling your rice separately.
How do I seal the pot for Dum? +
You can cover the top with a double layer of aluminum foil and place a heavy lid on top, or use traditional wheat dough to seal the edges of the lid completely. Steam should not escape.
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Important Disclaimer

Zimky bases are raw cooking marinades/masalas designed to be cooked at home. They contain raw spices and oils. They are not ready-to-eat food. Always ensure your meat and the base are cooked thoroughly according to the times provided.

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