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Nutritional Values
750kcal
40gProtein
65gCarbs
30gFat
4gFibre
400 gServing
* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.
Allergens
🥜 Nuts
🥛 Dairy
Biryani
How to order / say it
Say it
बिरयानी — [beer-YAH-nee]
Order
I'd like a biryani, please.
Locally
मुझे बिरयानी चाहिए, कृपया।
Say locally
A richly spiced rice dish usually cooked with meat.
Why try it?
Delhi Biryani is essential for understanding the blend of Mughal and Indian flavors. Its complex spicing reveals Delhi's historical love for aromatic, luxurious meals.
How it tastes
Biryani combines fluffy, fragrant basmati rice with succulent pieces of meat, enveloped in a blend of spices including saffron, hinting at its luxurious history.
Origin & History — first documented: 1500
Biryani is believed to have been brought to the Indian subcontinent by Persian travelers in the 15th century. It became a Mughal kitchen staple, signifying royal flair and cultural fusion.
Recipe
Ingredients
- 🌾 300 g basmati rice
- 🥩 300 g chicken
- 🥛 100 g yogurt
- 🧂 1 pinch saffron
- 🧄 2 large onion
- 🧂 1 tbsp garam masala
- 🌿 10 g mint leaves
Method
- 1 Marinate chicken in yogurt and spices, and let it rest.
- 2 Cook rice until partially done, and strain.
- 3 Layer marinated chicken and rice, seasoning with saffron and herbs.
- 4 Cook with a sealed lid on low heat until the flavors meld.
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