Hyderabad - the City of Nawabs is the birth place of Hyderabadi Biryani.
Originating from Hyderabad, Hyderabadi Biryani is a special meat and rice
dish which is a favorite of every Hyderabadi. So much is the fame of the
Dish that it has not left even the visitors to this city. People from all
over the country come to get a taste of this ravishing taste.
Hyderabadi Biryani was brought to India Aurangzeb and his Army. The
Commander of the Army, also the father of the first Nizam of Hyderabad -
Khaja Abid, brought this delicacy to the soils of Hyderabad. He developed it
for providing quick nourishment to the army men and soildersoildess at war.
From there on, Hyderabadi Biryani has become a part of Hyderabads Homes.
Kachha Biryani and Pakka Biryani are the two types of Biryanis which are
most famous forms of Biryais
Hyderabad Biryani
Ingredients :
- 1 kg Boneless Meat/Chicken
- 1/2 kg Basmati Rice
- 1/2 kg youghurt
- 4-5 tsp garlic, ginger paste
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp zeera
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 - 2 cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric power
- 2-3 cardamom
- 4-5 saffaron leaves
- 1-2 clove
- 2-3 cups of cooking oil
- 2 tsp finely chopped coriander leaves
- 2 tsp ghee
To be ground :
Though the paste of garlic and ginger are easily avialable in the market,
still you can make their paste at home.
