biryani
Spiced subcontinental rice
Biryani is a South Asian rice dish made by layering spiced meat, vegetables, or both with partially cooked basmati rice, then slow-cooking them together until the flavors meld.
The dish originated in the Indian subcontinent and varies by region—Hyderabadi biryani is known for its aromatic spices, while Lucknowi biryani tends to be milder.
We ordered chicken biryani from the new Indian place.
The spelling varies; biriyani and biriani are also common.
Aromatic long-grain variety
- chickenDomestic fowl for eating
- muttonAdult sheep flesh
- goatHorned, bearded livestock
- lambJuvenile sheep
paneer · egg · potato · prawn · fish · vegetable · keema · quail
Crocus-derived golden spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
- bayleafDried aromatic culinary herb
ghee · coriander · mint · nutmeg · mace · cumin · fennel · rosewater
Having multiple levels
- marinationSoaking food in seasoning
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- steamedHeated by vapor
Marriage rite and feast
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- DiwaliHindu festival of lights
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- celebrationFestive event marking occasion
banquet · gathering · communal · tradition · hospitality · occasion · indulgence · grandeur
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basmati
Aromatic long-grain variety
lamb · paneer · egg · potato · prawn · fish · vegetable · keema · quail · long-grain
saffron
Crocus-derived golden spice
bayleaf · ghee · coriander · mint · nutmeg · mace · cumin · fennel · rosewater · fragrant
layered
Having multiple levels
- marinationSoaking food in seasoning
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
steamed · absorption · infusion · tenderized · overnight
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
celebration · banquet · gathering · communal · tradition · hospitality · occasion · indulgence · grandeur · Iftar
Hyderabad
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chili
Capsicum pod or stew
raita
Yogurt-based cooling condiment
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- recipescasserole, lasagna, soup, stew, curry
biryanicongee
Watery rice porridge
rice porridge · instant rice · minute rice · white rice · plain rice
- chicken biryaniSpiced rice with poultry
- lamb biryaniSpiced rice with young sheep
- vegetable biryaniSpiced rice with garden produce