Biryani is known to bring people of varied backgrounds together since for Indians, biryani is more than mere food, it is an expression of emotion. Be it a family get-together or a weekend party with friends, biryani is a constant that everyone loves and savors, be it lunch or dinner. Every biryani boasts of a…
The celebration of festivals is a major event in India and given the diverse cultures and religions that abound in our country, not to mention the different geographical locations, these celebrations go on across the entire year. Food traditions vary from state to state along with the diverse cultures and this adds to the uniqueness…
Biryani. The word itself conjures up images of hot, steaming, delicious and filling food, doesn’t it? That’s how biryani etches itself in our memory due to the mind-blowing taste and the visual imagery it creates in our mind. However, biryanis aren’t limited to the common ones that we are familiar with.When you order biryani online…
In our earlier blogs, we have discussed the importance of choosing the right kind of spices and rice while making a biryani. This leaves us with the biryani’s superstar ingredient, which is meat. Whether it is chicken biryani or mutton biryani, the meat forms a vital part of the dish and hence its quality is…
Cold, wintry mornings and freezing night weather are excellent times to make you crave for steaming hot cups of tea, unending plates of spicy pakoras and a warm & sumptuous dinner consisting of delicious chicken tandoori biryani. During winter, feasting on the biryani is definitely the best way to end the day before you snuggle…
Imagine this: On a weekend night, you have a group of close friends or your family at home and music and fun is at its best. Merely serving food to fill their hungry tummies will not suffice and it needs a spectacular food item to en the night on a wonderful note. This is where…
If you haven’t already thought about the enormity of food wastage, it is time to do so since it is a worldwide issue that is growing. Nearly one-third of all food that is produced across the world is wasted due to different reasons. A point worth considering is that developed countries generated more food waste…
Biryani is an extremely popular and sought-after food items in India, with many of its different avatars available. Though its antecedents are foreign, but the love that the biryani has received in our country is incomparable anywhere else. Biryani’s true home is here. It has undergone many changes, a few additions and deletions, but the…
From all the amazing cuisines that India has to offer, the legendary biryanis hold a special place of honor amongst all. No family gathering or office party is complete without the presence of biryanis in the menu. Let us take a delightful journey to find out more about biryanis: Kolkata Biryani: As is a common…
India is home to many cuisines, many indigenous and a few that travelled across continents to reach our shores. Amongst the most recent examples is the popular Arabian delicacy, the Shawarma that has caught the fancy of the Indian food-loving population. What is a common sight on the streets of any Arabian city is now…
For Biryani to be part of India’s top choice of cuisine it has witnessed a large number of invasions from foreign invaders, who left behind the imprints on the society, rituals, and culture. Apart from that the foreigners also contributed to the regional cuisine too and how. It was through Muslim invaders like Afghans, Mughals,…