Biryani makes up one of the famous traditional Indian dishes that is one of the popular delectable enjoyed by taste buds of all kinds. Although Arab traders brought it to India, the exact origin of the specific dish remains unknown.
This dish might have unknown ancestors, but it is a rich blend of spices, rice and meat, making it well-known worldwide. Biryani has multiple variations that depend on culture, the part of the city and ethnicity. Each has its recipe to make the dish, all together counting down to 26 types.
Now, it is impossible to list down all 26, but the following blog post consists of the five most common types of biryani you can get your hands on.
Hyderabadi Biryani
Straight from the kitchen of Hyderabad, this type of biryani involves the marination of meat to be kept overnight and then soaked in yoghurt before layering. Once the biryani is done cooking, you can top it off with fried onions and other spices.
Dum biryani stems from Hyderabadi biryani, which is cooked in a dough-sealed earthen pot under a charcoal fire.
Bombay Biryani
Bombay biryani is a mild but delicious dish found in Mumbai. Typically, it is made with spiced potatoes and fried chicken or mutton. Adding dried plums and kewra water gives this rice dish a distinctively sweet and tangy flavour.
Awadhi Biryani
Also known as Lucknowi Biryani, it is distinctive due to how it is prepared. Saffron, star anise, and cinnamon are used to flavour the cooked meat that has been marinated.
After that, they are cooked together in a handi and layered on each other. The result is a dish that is light but full of flavour.
Bhatkali Biryani
This biryani is a speciality of the Navayath cuisine and can be found in the coastal regions of Karnataka. It is believed to have been brought to the area by Persian traders.
The meat in bhatkali biryani is cooked with onions and green chillies before being layered with rice, giving it a unique flavour that is both spicy and heady.
Tahari Biryani
It would have been unfair not to have something for vegetarians, so here is Tahari biryani. While most biryanis involve meat, this type of biryani consists of all the right spices and is made with potatoes.
It is known to have Hindu ancestors and was created by Hindu bookkeepers at the Mughal court.
Conclusion
This list did not include all, but some to give you a little idea of how extensive the list goes. Rai Woburn, situated in the heart of Woburn, is run by a team of professionals providing authentic Indian food even in a foreign land. Pull over to their website to learn more.