Biryani is a mixed rice dish with its origins among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent. It can be compared to mixing a curry, later combining it with semi-cooked rice separately. This dish is especially popular throughout the Indian subcontinent, as well as among its diaspora. It is also prepared in other regions such as Iraqi Kurdistan.
It is made with Indian spices, rice, meat (chicken, beef, goat, pork, lamb, prawn, or fish), vegetables or eggs. The word ‘biryani’ is derived from a Persian word, birian, which means fried before cooking. It is one of the most popular dishes, which has acquired a niche for itself in South Asian cuisine.
Still thinking ? what’s the India’s favourite dish ? it’s CHICKEN BIRYANI !!!
A classic Indian vegetable biryani, which is perfect dish for any occasion.
What Is It?
The significant rise in the number of Biryani orders was tracked by food delivery service app, Swiggy. A staggering 9 million Biryanis were delivered in 2018!
Even Zomato highlighted a considerable hike in veg Biryani orders since 2017, 10 times more than the usual!
What’s More?
After receiving the highest number of veg biryani orders, Swiggy has declared a National Biryani Day to be celebrated on 28th October.
It was also found that amongst the biryanis too, Chicken Biryani was most favoured for parties and festivals and also late night food cravings.
Chicken Biryani Ingredients :
1 cup whole milk yogurt
Kosher salt
2 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder (see Cook’s Note)
1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
2 1/2 pounds bone-in skinless chicken thighs
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
2 large red onions, thinly sliced
2 cups basmati rice
8 whole cloves
7 green cardamom pods
3 bay leaves
1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
2 large pinches saffron
1/4 cup whole milk
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 tablespoon finely grated ginger
5 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 medium tomatoes, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup mint leaves
