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.
