One of India’s most popular dishes, Biryani, is a must-have for any event or celebration. The history of Biryani is extensive, and there are many different varieties and methods to prepare them. Each region has a sense of pride and belonging for its particular Biryani type.
Biryani is unmatched in terms of popularity; the freshly cooked aromatic rice, meat of your choice (chicken, mutton, fish, or egg), and a marinade of spices make this dish irreplaceable. We can all agree that no love is bigger than the love for Biryani. Let us look at some interesting facts about this eclectic dish.
Here are some things you probably didn’t know about Biryani that will make you love it even more!
- Varied flavours: According to some experts and renowned chefs, Biryani made in Kerala, Karnataka, Hyderabad, and Tamil Nadu has powerful aromas, textures, and flavours. Similarly, the spices used in Biryani made in northern India make the dish taste quite different from south Indian Biryani.
Kolkata Biryani, for example, has flavoured rice with potato being mandatory. However, Biryanis made in Lucknow or Hyderabad offer fragrant, spicy rice and no potatoes.
- Most Googled dish in 2020: Hyderabadi, Lucknowi, or Awadhi Biryanis are the most well-known types of Biryanis. The most searched dish of 2020 is Biryani, thanks to India’s fondness for this meal. Not just any Biryani, but specifically ‘Chicken Biryani’, has become the most Googled Indian dish online in 2019. Chicken Biryani received an average of 4.56 lakh searches each month, according to a SEMrush analysis.
- More types than you know: If you considered Hyderabad, Sindhi and Lucknow Biryani prevalent, that is not entirely true. There is a wide range of Biryani throughout India and the rest of the world. For example, Mughlai Biryani is often underrated. This was introduced to India when the Mughals began dominating the country, and the dish was curated in their kitchen. The Mughal Empire introduced people from many ethnicities to their cuisine and various delicacies, among which this Biryani was one. In Delhi, this kind of Biryani is popular. Similarly, Thalassery (Malabar), Tehri, Kachchi, Bhatkali and Ambur are the lesser-known types of Biryani.
- Ingredients: The type of meat or veggies used and where the Biryani hails from help decide the ingredients. The main component of Biryani rice is meat, which can be either chicken, goat, or lamb. On the other hand, vegetable Biryani uses different types of vegetables and is a go-to choice among vegans and vegetarians.
Ghee (clarified butter), bay leaves, nutmeg, mint leaves, mace, coriander, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, pepper, cloves, onions, tomatoes, green chillies, and garlic are some of the common spices and condiments used in Biryani. The most expensive kinds of Biryani contain saffron. The dish can be served with chutney or raita, korma, curry, cooked egg, and salad.
- Methods of cooking: The most popular way to prepare Biryani is by using the Dum method, which involves cooking over a low flame. This procedure involves sealing food in a round, heavy-bottomed pot, preferably a handi (clay pot), and slowly cooking it.
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