biryanis
Layered rice dishes
Biryanis is the plural of biryani, a South Asian rice dish in which meat, fish, or vegetables are layered with spiced rice and slow-cooked.
The dish originated in the Indian subcontinent and varies considerably by region—Hyderabadi, Lucknowi, and Kolkata versions each have devoted followings.
We ordered three different biryanis to share at the table.
Emitting pleasant smell
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
- steamedHeated by vapor
layered · perfumed · ghee · caramelized onions · mint · cilantro · curry leaves
Aromatic long-grain variety
- long-grainRice with extended kernels
- agedAdvanced in years
- fluffySoft and light-textured
- layeredHaving multiple levels
parboiled · soaked · grains · jeera rice · pulao
Crocus-derived golden spice
- cardamomAromatic seed pod spice
- cinnamonAromatic bark spice
- clovesDried flower-bud spice
- bay leavesDried aromatic culinary herb
mace · nutmeg · star anise · garam masala · cumin · coriander · turmeric · black pepper
Marriage rite and feast
- festivalOrganized public celebration
- feastElaborate ceremonial meal
- banquetFormal celebratory meal
- gatheringCollection of people meeting
anniversary · ceremony · Eid · Diwali · tradition · hospitality · communion · potluck
Yogurt-based cooling condiment
- boiled eggHeat-set poultry product
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- papadumThin lentil-flour crisp
- lemon wedgeCut slice of sour fruit
From Telangana's capital
fragrant
Emitting pleasant smell
- smokyFilled with combustion haze
- sealedClosed to prevent entry
- slow-cookedPrepared with prolonged heat
steamed · layered · perfumed · ghee · caramelized onions · mint · cilantro · curry leaves
basmati
Aromatic long-grain variety
- long-grainRice with extended kernels
- agedAdvanced in years
- fluffySoft and light-textured
saffron
Crocus-derived golden spice
bay leaves · mace · nutmeg · star anise · garam masala · cumin · coriander · turmeric · black pepper · fennel seeds
chicken
Domestic fowl for eating
beef · shrimp · prawn · fish · egg · paneer · vegetable · keema · marinated · yogurt
wedding
Marriage rite and feast
gathering · anniversary · ceremony · Eid · Diwali · tradition · hospitality · communion · potluck · iftar
raita
Yogurt-based cooling condiment
- boiled eggHeat-set poultry product
- pickleVinegar-preserved vegetable
- papadumThin lentil-flour crisp
Hyderabadi
From Telangana's capital
biryaniswhite rice
Refined grain, husk removed
plain rice · congee · rice porridge · gruel · instant rice
biryanisrisotto
Creamy Italian grain dish
paella · sushi rice · jambalaya · fried rice · pilaf
- chicken biryaniSpiced rice with poultry
- lamb biryaniSpiced rice with young sheep
- vegetable biryaniSpiced rice with garden produce