Biryani

India/Persia1500sRice/Meat/Spices
OriginIndia/Persia
Year1500s
Key IngredientsRice/Meat/Spices

About Biryani

Derived from Persian birinj meaning rice. The Mughals brought layered rice dishes to India. Lucknow and Hyderabad claim the best versions. Dum cooking seals the pot with dough, steaming the rice and meat together. Hyderabadi biryani can have 40+ spices. India consumes more rice than any other country.

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