Hyderabadi biryani
Hyderabadi Biryani is famous in world wide.
Hyderabad is famous for Pearls, Irani Chai, Good people, Charmina, Tank bund and most important is Hyderabadi Dum Biryani
Story of biryani:
There are many legends associated with the evolution of Biryani. One of the popular story …… It is believed that when Mumtaz Mahal, wife of Shah Jahan visited the army barracks, she found that the Mughal soldiers looked undernourished. In order to provide a balanced diet to the soldiers, she asked the chefs to prepare dish with meat and rice. The dish was whipped up with spices and saffron and cooked over wood fire.
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Why Hyderabad is Famous for biryani?
Hyderabadi Biryani also called as Dum Biryani and it can be prepared with Chicken and also Goat meat.
The Hyderabad Biryani is very tasty and popular because of its aroma, proper ingredients of spices, yogurt .
It was cooked in slow dum process trapping the steam to retain the aroma.
What is different about Hyderabadi biryani?
I am a Hyderabadi and actually I too don’t know . But I love the taste.
May be there is a secret ingredient and it is still a secret.
How many types of biryani are there in Hyderabad?
I heard there are 2 type. One is Kachi Biryani and the another one is Pakki Biryani.
But, a a Hyderabadi, I know few more popular Biryans in Hyderabad.
They are
- Bawarchi Biryani
- Paradise Biryani
- Telangana Type Masala Biryani
- Andhra Type Bryani and Few more
But the tasty one is the Biryani which we get in Old City. Try it once. You will Understand.
Who made biryani first?
It was said that biryani is first originate in Persia and was brought to India by Mughals.
And this was there developed and enhanced in Mughals Royal kitchen.
And people say, even Veg biryani also developed there only for vegetarian people.
Which biryani is better Hyderabadi or Lucknowi?
This was is going on from decades and from my point of view and as per my taste buds ranking, Hyderabadi Biryani is the best.
Lucknow Biryani is also very tasty but many people vote for Hyderabadi Biryani.
Is biryani healthy or unhealthy?
In one way, Biryani can be healthy because eof following reasons.
- It contains good amount of Spices and Spices are known for its antioxidant properties.
- Basmati Rice is used to prepare biryani and it is a gluten-free carbohydrate that is easy to digest .
Which restaurant is best for biryani?
If we search in net, it will show Paradise Biryani. But, trust me there is a small biryani house by name “Thambi Biryani” in my area , corner of the street makes tasty biryani .
I also tried biryani in old city near Chowmahalla Palace . The restaurant name is “Calicut Chillys “ read more about this restaurant in my article “Top 14 Restaurants in Hyderabad to visit with your family or friends or for a Team Lunch”.
Which is best chicken biryani or mutton biryani?
It depends on the persons taste. Chicken biryani consumes less spices when compared to mutton biryani.
So, you decide.
What is the Best Time to eat Biryani?
Good Question
One can eat Biryani for Breatfast, lunch Dinner or like snacks between meals or even at midnights
So, the good time for eating biryani is,
Morning
Afternoon,
Evening
Night
Midnight
Me and biryani,
Biryani and Me
A never ending Love Story…
We always find each other anywhere and any time.
Biryani is not a food . It is an emotion.
for me and for every food lover
And all I need is a Plate of Chicken biryani………………….