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Biryani, a unique rice dish is relished by millions of people all over the Indian sub continent. It is made up of rice,spices and meat.In a way it can be compared to the casserole dishes of the west where all the ingredients are assembled and cooked together.It is a unique combination of rice, meat,yogurt and various spices, sometimes as many as 21 spices which include exotic spices like saffron and rose petals.
The history of Biryani can be traced back to the Mughals whose cuisine had a remarkable Persian influence.The Nizam's kitchen had as many as 49 kinds of Biryani and in Pakistan, the Sindhi version of Biryani is very popular. The most common version of Biryani is with meat and chicken, though in many homes all over India, the vegetarian version is also made, and is usually called Tehri or vegetable Biryani.Depending on the region it is made in, Biryani comes in various styles like Hyderabadi Biryani, Lucknawi etc each with its own distinctive regional touch. Biryani is usually served with raita,korma or curry. |
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