Biryani facts for kids
Biryani, biriani, beryani or beriani is a set of rice-based foods made with spices, rice (usually basmati) and meat, fish, eggs or vegetables. The name comes from the Persian word beryā(n) which means "fried" or "roasted".
The cooking method of Biryani came from Iran. It was brought to the Indian subcontinent by Iranian travelers and merchants. In India, the recipe of biryani developed to its current form. Local variants of this dish are popular not only in South Asia but also in Pakistan, Southeast Asia, Arabia, and within various South Asian communities in Western countries.
Ingredients
The spices and condiments used in biryani may include, but are not limited to, ghee, nutmeg, mace, cumin, pepper, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, bay leaves, coriander, mint leaves, ginger, onions, and garlic. The premium varieties include saffron. For a non-vegetarian biryani, the main ingredient with the spices is the meat—beef, chicken, goat, lamb, fish or shrimp. The dish may be served with dahi chutney or Raita, korma, curry, a sour dish of eggplant (brinjal), boiled egg and salad.
Biryani and pullao are different. In biryani the rice (plain or fried) is cooked separately from the thick sauce (curry of meat or vegetables). The curry and the rice are then brought together and layered. This makes a dish with contrasting flavors of flavored rice and strongly flavored sauce and meat or vegetables.
Images for kids
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Biryani depicted on a 2017 stamp of India
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Hyderabadi vegetable biryani served in Tampa, U.S.
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Biryani of Lahore
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Beef biryani
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Degh Biryani sepcally served in Parbhani District and surroundings
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Dhakaiya biriyani
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Hyderabadi Chicken Biryani
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Kolkata biryani
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Sri Lankan chicken biryani
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A dish of Burmese biryani (locally known as danpauk), as served at Kyet Shar
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An authentic nasi kebuli served in Jakarta.
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Mutton biryani at Little India, Singapore.
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Khao mhok ghai (Thai biryani with chicken)
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Biryani contains more gravy and is cooked longer with condiments
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Two biryani accompaniments, mirchi ka salan and raita
See also
In Spanish: Biryani para niños
