Biryani is an evergreen classic that really needs no introduction. So if you are a die-hard fan of this delicious dish, take things up a notch and tease your taste buds a little more with the story of what makes biryani so extraordinary. Next time, when you’re ordering food in train, do check out the menu for these special regional briyani dishes and our restaurant partners would be more than happy to deliver it at your seat. Ordering Hyderabadi Briyani in train is something which not possible. But, now with e-catering services in place, one can order briyani in train.

1. BRIYANI- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Biryani is an evergreen classic that really needs no
introduction. So if you are a die-hard fan of this
delicious dish, take things up a notch and tease your
taste buds a little more with the story of what
makes biryani so extraordinary.

2. BRIYANI- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
It may sound strange that it’s not a desi dish in
complete sense. In reality the dish originated quite
far away. Biryani is derived from the Persian
word Birian, which means ‘fried before cooking’ and
Birinj, the Persian word for rice. While there are
multiple theories about how biryani made its way to
India, it is generally accepted that it originated in
West Asia.

3. BRIYANI- EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The dish was brought to the southern Malabar coast of
India by Arab traders who were frequent visitors there.
There are records of a rice dish known as Oon Soru in
Tamil literature as early as the year 2 A.D. Oon Soru
was said to be made of rice, ghee, meat, turmeric,
coriander, pepper, and bay leaf, and was used to feed
military warriors..

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However, the most popular story traces the origins of
the dish to Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan’s beautiful
queen who inspired the Taj Mahal. It is said that
Mumtaz once visited the army barracks and found the
Mughal soldiers looking weak and undernourished. She
asked the chef to prepare a special dish that combined
meat and rice to provide balanced nutrition to the
soldiers – and the result was biryani of course!

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The evolution of biryani spans many centuries, many
cultures, many ingredients and many cooking styles.
From an army dish to a dish fit for royalty, the biryani
today is a pan-India culinary favourite. Its many
varieties reflect the local tastes, traditions and
gastronomic histories of their regions of evolution

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Here are some lip-
smacking regional
variants that every
biryani lover should
know about:
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Mughlai Biriyani:
Succulent chunks of perfectly spiced meat,
enveloped in kewra scented rice, emanate an
irresistible aroma that makes one hungry
instantly.
Hyderabadi Briyani:
While most other biryanis are dominated by their
flavoured meat, in the layered Hyderabadi
biryani, the aromatic saffron flavored rice is the
star of the dish.

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Calcutta Briyani:
Much lighter on spices, this biryani primarily uses
a yoghurt based marinade for the meat, which is
cooked separately from the light yellow rice. Also,
just like most Bengali dishes, the Calcutta biryani
has a hint of sweetness hidden in it.
Dindugal Briyani:
The jeera samba rice used in making this biryani
is distinctive and gives it an entirely different
flavour. Curd and lemon lend the biryani its tangy
taste, while the liberal use of pepper leaves its
fiery mark on the palate.

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Lucknowi Briyani:
Cooked in the royal Awadhi style, the textures of
Lucknowi biryani are softer and the spices milder.
The first step involves making a yakhni stock
from meat that is slow boiled in water infused
with spices for about two hours or more.Dindugal
Briyani:
Arcot Briyani: Introduced by the
Nawabs of Arcot, this biryani originated in the
towns of Ambur and Vaniyambadi in the Vellore
district of Tamil Nadu. The biryani is generally
accompanied by dalcha (a sour brinjal curry) and
pachadi (a type of raita).

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Memoni Briyani: Usually made
with lamb, yoghurt, browned onions and
potatoes, Memoni biryani uses less food colouring
compared to other biryanis.
Thalassery Briyani:
The main ingredients are soft chicken wings, mild
Malabar spices and a type of rice known as
kaima. Lots of sauteed cashew nuts, sultana
raisins and fennel seeds are used generously in
preparing this biryani.

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Kampuri Briyani:
The Kampuri biryani originated from the town of
Kampur in Assam. In this simple yet delicious
dish, the chicken is first cooked with peas,
carrots, beans, potatoes, and yellow bell
peppers.
Tahari Briyani:
Legend has it that this biryani was created in
Mysore when Tipu Sultan hired vegetarian Hindus
as his bookkeepers. Thus, a vegetarian version of
a cult dish was born. Tahari is also a popular
street food in Kashmir.

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Beary Briyani :
A cousin of the spicier Mangalore biryani, the Beary
Biryani belongs to the Muslim community of the Dakshin
Kannada region in Karnataka. The predominant flavour is
of the rice, which is kept in a mixture of ghee and spices
overnight.
Sindhi Briyani:
Unlike any other biryani, the Sindhi Biryani is loaded with
finely slit green chillies, fragrant spic A distinctive
characteristic is the addition of aloo bukhara (plums) in
the spices, which gives the biryani a beautiful aroma; es,
and roasted nuts.

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Bhatkali Briyani:
The Bhatkali biryani is an integral part of the Navayath
cuisine and a speciality of Bhatkal, a coastal town in
Karnataka, where it is a must-have at wedding feasts.
Bombay Biriyani: In the north,
long grain brown rice was traditionally used to make
biryani. It has today been replaced by the fragrant
basmati rice. On the other hand, in the south, biryanis
were and are still made using local varieties of rice, like
the zeera samba, kaima.

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Doodh Ki Biriyani:
An absolutely unique Hyderabadi speciality, Doodh ki
Biryani is known for its light flavours. The blending of
creamy milk with roasted nuts and aromatic spices
results in a dish that is subtle, refined, and delicately
flavoured. Definitely a gem among the regal biryanis of
the Hyderabadi Nizams!
Biryani is indeed a
marvel of India’s
culinary heritage.

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