World Biryani Day

 

World Biryani Day is observed on 11th October every year to celebrate one of the most cherished, delicious, and flavourful dishes in the world, Biryani. Made with long basmati rice, tempered with all the right spices and chunks of meat, Biryani is loved, especially in India and other South-East Asian and Middle-Eastern countries. World Biryani Day is about admiring this tasty recipe and indulging in eating this dish.

Every region in India has its own unique biryani recipe, such as Lucknowi biryani, Hyderabadi biryani, Sindhi biryani, Malabar biryani, etc. 

World Biryani Day is celebrated with much enthusiasm all around the world. On this day, people relish the comforting flavours of different types of biryanis. However, this day is not just about appreciating biryani but also understanding its rich history and its other complexities. World Biryani Day celebrates not only a dish but also cuisine and pays tribute to those who created this recipe.

What is Biryani?

Biryani is a rice-based dish made with long-grain basmati rice, which is slow-cooked with many different spices. Typically, some type of meat is added to the rice, but the dish can also be cooked with a meat-alternative vegetarian ingredient. On World Biryani Day, equip yourself with some more information about biryani here:

·  Biryani is one of the most popular dishes in South Asia, including in India, Malaysia, Thailand, and Iraq.

·    This dish originated among the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent.

·    Similar dishes to biryani also originated in Persia.

·    Biryani is the most delivered food item on the Indian online food-delivery apps. 

Types of Biryani

In the Indian subcontinent, there are a lot of different types of biryanis. Every region of the country seems to have adapted the dish into its own version by incorporating spices or ingredients particular to their own cuisine into it. Try out some of the different types of biryani in India to determine the best biryani in India. Here are some of the must-try recipes:

·   Hyderabadi biryani - This is the most popular version of biryani in India. It is made with basmati rice and specially marinated goat meat.

·   Chettinad biryani - Found in Tamil Nadu, this biryani is cooked with ghee and special samba rice and is served with a tangy and spicy goat meat gravy called nenju elumbu kuzhambu.

·  Delhi biryani - In the Mughal era, when Delhi became the capital city of the country, this dish of Mughal origin found its own unique flavorus in the capital. Nizamuddin biryani and Shahjahanabad biryani are some of the popular Delhi biryanis.

·   Sindhi biryani - This biryani is fragrant and spicy, and the meat added to it is tender and juicy. Along with the meat, vegetables are also added to this dish.

·   Thalassery biryani - Made with khyma rice mixed with meat, and nuts, this biryani is the exclusive recipe of the Malabar Muslim community from Kerala.

History of Biryani Day

World Biryani Day originated in India - the country where this dish is extremely popular. Biryani came to India via Persian and Mughal travellers, and quickly became popular. Today, it is the most frequently ordered dish on Indian food delivery apps.

Biryani has a tradition of feasting associated with it. It is a dish that is supposed to be eaten together with family and friends. This dish has a rich culinary as well as cultural history.

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