World Biryani Day: Check Out Top 5 Variety Handpicked

New Delhi: World Biryani Day is observed every year on the first Sunday of July month to celebrate the exemplary dish. We have collated a list of 5 classic Biryani recipes that every food-lover simply has to try, especially on the occasion of World Biryani Day.

1. Kashmiri Biryani

Kashmiri Biryani is said to have a direct connection with the Mughal/Mughlai biryani since the Mughal durbar would make occasional visits to Kashmir. The Kashmiri Biryani is an ideal blend of tender chicken and rice with dry fruits and Kashmiri spices with the Kashmiri Bhuna Ghost biryani enjoying huge patronage.

2. Kolkata/Awadhi Biryani

Kolkata Biryani is a bit light in the ingredient part, as informed by a local who added that Kolkata Biryani is a fulfilling meal in itself. Now, whatever that would mean, chomp on till you are satisfied. It is said that the nawabs of Bengal gave the traditional biryani a Bengali touch and the result was Awadhi biryani, cooked with rice with yoghurt-based marinated meat, potatoes, and boiled eggs along with light spices.

3. Hyderabadi Biryani

Should Hyderabadi Biryani take the cake? Heard so many paeans about Hyderabadi biryani that it seems this one is “the best”. Hyderabadi Biryani is a favourite the world over with its distinct aroma, thanks to kewda water, rose water, and saffron.

4. Lucknowi Biryani

The mere mention of Lucknow is enough to trigger the yearning for Lucknawi kebabs. But Lucknowi Biryani is no way behind. This dish too is said to have been heavily promoted by the nawabs and the nobility of the times. The rice is cooked separately in garden-fresh spices and marinated chicken is added later. This technique brings out the right amount of flavour in the rice and chicken.

5. Sindhi Biryani

Sindhi Biryani is indeed different from the others mentioned above. Sindhi Biryani is rich in finely slit chillies, coriander, fresh mint, and roasted spices. Goat meat with appetizing-thick curry is added to the rice. The dish is beautifully complemented with dry fruits, nuts and onion rings.