It’s likely that the word biryani comes from Persian, which would have made its way to India with the Mughal court of the emperor Babur in the 16th century. The actual dish of rice and meat ...

Chicken Biryani, or Murgh Biryani, is a classic Indian dish that captivates food lovers worldwide. This flavorful recipe features aromatic spices—cumin, coriander, turmeric, and cinnamon—that ...

Like cricket, the Indo-Pak rivalry plays out over biryani as well. Vegetarian biryani is more popular in India, along with chicken and mutton — but not beef, which most Hindus avoid.

Naz Deravian’s reader-favorite chicken biryani is a beautiful weekend dish, its preparation a satisfying process with delicious results. Share full article By Sam Sifton March 28, 2025 ...

In a large bowl, cover the apricots with warm water and let stand for 1 hour; drain. In a medium bowl, cover the rice with water and let soak for 30 minutes; drain.

Biryani can be an elaborate, ambitious affair, packed with layer upon layer of spiced meat and vegetables all steaming together with ghee. This version is simplified, with just two layers ...

The history of biryani in India goes back centuries. In her 2017 cookbook, Biryani, Pratibha Karan writes that the dish is thought to have been brought from Persia by Muslim conquerors who settled ...

Assemble the Biryani Preheat the oven to 350°. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of the ghee in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. Spoon half of the lamb mixture into the casserole in an even layer. Spread ...

This delicious beef biryani is great for freezing – just be sure to allow everything to cool first. Each serving provides 690 kcal, 46g protein, 56g carbohydrates (of which 11g sugars), 25g fat ...