Sep 01 2010
Great Indian Food: The Superb Taste Of Chicken Biriyani
[I:http://asicilianfeast.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ManjulaNaik12.jpg]Biryani is a dish that is prepared using Meat and Rice, layered and prepared together with some spices… It is derived from the Persian word ‘Birian’ which implies roasting before cooking.
Biryani stemmed from Persia and the legend states that that the tribals and nomads carried a lot of rice and meat on their extended journeys and they started the culture of layering rice and meat and cooking together after sprinkling plenty of nuts and dry herbs. The conventional approach consisted of cooking and simmering the combination under fire and then burying it under sand for a long time before the dish was deemed ready. The traditional form of Biryani has since then been improvised and modernized according to convenience
Nowadays there are plenty of forms of Biryani prepared using a lot of diverse cooking styles. There are probably more than a hundred varieties of Biryani prepared using various combinations of meat and vegetables.
Biryani has meat and rice as its necessary ingredients. The rest of the ingredients, vary based on the type and style of the Biryani being prepared.
Hyderabad in India is considered as the Biryani capital of the world. There are fascinating types of Biryanis prepared here at different diners. Some of those recipes are intimately protected by families and restaurants, as they have been handed down through quite a few generations. The Mughals brought Biryani with them when they invaded India. It is one of the many influences that came to India with the Mughals and became very well-liked here and with time have further evolved. It also took on some local flavors to suit the spice loving Indians.
A tasty Biryani consists of well cooked meat and the right blend of spices and herbs, baked together with rice. The meat and rice is never mixed whilst cooking. They are both cooked separately. The last stage of the cooking consists of layering the two alternatively and usually cooked either in an oven or on traditional wood fire, using low heat.
For added details on the numerous types of chicken biriyani please go to the ifood community at chicken biryani recipes Those interested in vegetable biriyani can take a look at vegetable biriyani
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